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Ripe & Ready — Best Summer Peach Desserts

No Comments | Written on July 24, 2012 at 9:00 am, by Lauren Jagnow

Classic Peach Cobbler

Fresh, juicy peaches make all the difference in this heavenly cobbler. Don't even think of using canned at this time of year!

Grilled Glazed Peaches with Peach Thin Crisps

Crisp cookies and smooth vanilla ice cream perfectly complement these grilled peaches.

Ginger Peach Freeze

Spicy ginger brings out the sweetness of the peaches in this frozen treat.

Grilled Skillet Peach Pie

We love the combination of basil, lemon, and peach in this unusual but delicious pie.

Peach Empanadas

The recipe calls for canned peaches, but fresh fruit would work so much better in this tasty Latin pastry.

Peach Melba Buckle

Quintessential summer fruits, peaches and raspberries come together to create a fantastic seasonal dessert.

Peach Upside Down Cake

Serve this moist and sweet cake at your next party, and we guarantee there will be no leftovers!

White Peach Frozen Yogurt

Tart and sweet, this frozen dessert uses only three ingredients, and comes in at just 75 calories!

Peach Shortcake

Classic shortcake tastes just as good with fresh peaches as it does with strawberries.

Peach Kuchen

Fresh peaches are blended into a custard filling and topped with a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping in this traditional German dessert.

It’s no mistake to use the expression “just peachy” to describe complete satisfaction. In fact, we can think of nothing more satisfying than fresh summer peaches, especially in desserts. As these succulent, sweet fruits come into season, there is no better time to showcase their taste in any number of creative peach desserts.

From the classics such as peach cobbler and peach upside-down cake to new recipes like peach empanadas and a dazzlingly refreshing ginger peach freeze, each of these desserts is packed with the delicious flavor of ripe summer peaches. We’re even including a recipe for simple grilled peaches; after all, what better way to enjoy a perfect peach than on its own?

As you start to make these dishes, be sure you have the freshest, ripest fruit on hand. Peaches remain a truly seasonal summer experience. Unlike other fruit that has become available year-round, peaches can be found only in summer, and that limited availability is cause for celebration right now. So no matter whether you’re serving peach dessert to a large party or just making enough for yourself, fresh peaches are a special occasion in their own right. You could even say they’re peachy-keen.