The Best Peach Cobbler, and 20 More Essential Peach Recipes for Summer

Here's how to enjoy every juicy bite.

By
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. 

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Published June 20, 2025
Devan Grimsrud
A Small Plate of Peach Cobbler Topped with a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream

Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker

When it comes to peak summer produce, especially peaches, I'm kind of a grinch. I love nothing more than seeking out the ripest and fattest farmers market peach and eating it over the sink, letting the juice dribble satisfyingly down my chin and arm. You'd be hard pressed to get me to do anything else with them, because that's just my number one peach eating preference.

That being said, there are so many incredibly delicious peach recipes, from peach drinks to salads to salsas to desserts, that it would be a real shame if I didn't take an opportunity to give some of them a try. Let's call it my summer resolution, shall we? Are you in?

  • Peach Daiquiri Popsicles

    Peach Daiquiri Popsicles on a Plate with Lime Circles

    Simply Recipes / Elana Lepkowski

    "If you don't have popsicle molds, you can use small paper cups as molds and reusable spoons as sticks."—Elana Lepkowski, Recipe Developer

  • Peach Cobbler

    A Small Plate of Peach Cobbler Topped with a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream

    Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker

    "For our cobbler, we leave the topping in big crumbles. If you prefer a more biscuit-like topping, just pat the crumbles into biscuit shapes and layer them onto the cobbler."—Elise Bauer, Founder

  • 5-Ingredient Peach Dumplings

    Peach dumplings in a glass pan on a blue tablecloth

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

    "If you’re feeding a crowd, you can easily double this recipe. Use a 9x13-inch pan and double the ingredients, using both puff pastry sheets in a standard package. The cooking time will remain the same."—Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • Peach Raspberry Pie

    Overhead view of a summer peach and raspberry pie.

    Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon

    "Yellow peaches are best for pie. They are very sweet with sprightly acidity. White peaches, on the other hand, have less acidity and a mellower flavor."—Mark Beahm, Recipe Developer

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  • No-Churn Peach Cobbler Ice Cream

    Peach cobbler ice cream is being scooped and chopped peaches are visible.

    Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera

    "If you want a really wild peach flavor, toss your peaches in sugar and roast them in a 350°F oven for 45 minutes. The caramelized peaches will taste more pronounced in the recipe. Just allow the peaches to cool before pureeing."—Marta Rivera, Recipe Developer

  • Peach Brown Betty

    peach brown betty in a pie dish with pie pan

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

    "Some brown betty desserts are made by creating a layer of fruit and topping it with sweetened breadcrumbs. If preferred, you can layer the fruit and breadcrumbs, alternating each mixture as you assemble in the baking dish."—Molly Allen, Recipe Developer

  • Grilled Salmon With Peach Salsa

    A plate with grilled salmon and peach salsa

    Simply Recipes / Sabrina Modelle

    "When choosing your peaches, look for a ripe but still firm peach to contrast the texture from the creamy avocado. The peach’s slight tartness balances the rich fish and avocado."—Sabrina Modelle, Recipe Developer

  • Strawberry Peach Smoothie

    Strawberry peach smoothie with a straw and chopped fruit on top and around the glass cup.

    Simply Recipes / Jessica Gavin

    "To make the beverage dairy-free, substitute the yogurt with coconut cream, or plant-based yogurt."—Jessica Gavin, Recipe Developer

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  • Ginger Peach Rum Punch

    Ginger Peach Rum Punch in Three Glasses Next to a Pitcher of More Punch, Ginger Beer, Ice Tongs, and Nutmeg

    Simply Recipes / Elana Lepkowski

    "Could you use yellow, white, or donut peaches, or any variety of nectarines? Yes, as long as they are ripe! Skip canned peaches, as they have added sweeteners or preservatives."—Elana Lepkowski, Recipe Developer

  • Stone Fruit, Tomato and Cucumber Salad

    Stone fruit and vegetable salad in a serving bowl with a linen underneath.

    Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

    "This salad will keep in the fridge up to two days in a tightly sealed container. If the fruit over-ripens during storage, purée it into a fantastic stone fruit gazpacho or transform it into salsa with the addition of chopped onions and more peppers."—Virginia Willis, Recipe Developer

  • Peach Margarita

    Two summery peach margaritas on a white tray with a whole peach next to it.

    Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

    "The classic margarita recipe uses triple sec, a generic term for orange liqueur. I use peach schnapps instead to boost the stone fruit notes throughout the cocktail while adding sweetness."—Liz Tarpy, Recipe Developer

  • Peach Blueberry Cake

    A peach and blueberry cake ready to slice and serve

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "Note that although the cake will come out of the oven somewhat liquidy, the liquid should gel nicely as the cake cools."—Elise

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  • Peach Bellini Cocktails

    Flutes of Peach Belini Cocktail with Flowers in the Background

    Simply Recipes / Elana Lepkowski

    "No need to peel your fresh peaches before blending them up into a puree. Once blended, the skins are just tiny flecks in the mix and don’t interfere with the texture, so save yourself the headache of peeling them!"—Elana Lepkowski, Recipe Developer

  • Peach, Cucumber, and Basil Salad

    A bowl of peach, cucumber, and basil salad garnished with fresh basil leaves

    Simply Recipes / Kalisa Marie Martin

    "For a spicy kick, swap the subtle black pepper for a few slices of jalapeño."—Kalisa Marie Levette, Recipe Developer

  • Peach Smoothie

    Peaches ‘n’ cream smoothie topped with sliced peaches and fresh fruit and a second smoothie around the glass.

    Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

    "If you have plenty of fresh fruit, and no frozen fruit in sight, and want to make a smoothie right away, simply add some ice."—Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • Summer Salad With Peaches and Goat Cheese

    A plate of a salad ready to serve

    Simply Recipes / Alison Conklin

    "I selected a yellow tomato to contrast the peaches and because they are less acidic than red ones, but an orange one would work well, too."—Carrie Havranek, Recipe Developer

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  • Peach and Raspberry Pandowdy

    peach and raspberry pandowdy in a casserole dish next to a stack of plates on comfy (cottage-core style) table

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

    "If you’re not in the mood to make your own pie crust or just don’t have the time, you can use a refrigerated crust instead (it needs to be the rolled or folded kind, not the frozen-in-a-pie-pan kind)."—Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • Grilled Peach Pitcher Margaritas

    Grilled peach margarita on a table with limes and peaches.

    Simply Recipes / Elana Lepkowski

    "Do not skip the oil when grilling (or even baking) the peaches. You need this lubricant to make sure you’re not leaving more peach on the grill than what’s going in your pitcher."—Elana Lepkowski, Recipe Developer

  • Old-Fashioned Peach Pie

    Peach Pie

    Simply Recipes / Cindy Rahe and Elise Bauer

    "Pies can seem like they're taking forever to bake, and that can feel a little stressful. Don’t worry. It can take an hour or more for a fruit pie like this one to fully bake—especially if your filling was cold to start (like if you're using frozen fruit)."—Cindy Rahe, Recipe Developer

  • Peach Crumb Bars

    Peach pie bars stacked on top of each other

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    "There’s no need to peel the peaches unless you really want to. Sliced thinly and baked, you likely won’t notice the peel in the finished bars."—Stephanie Cho, Recipe Developer

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  • Bourbon Peach Hand Pies

    Peach hand pies on parchment paper

    Angie Mosier / Cheryl Day’s Treasury of Southern Baking by Cheryl Day

    "You can assemble the hand pies in advance and freeze them for up to 1 month. Freeze on the baking sheets until the pies have set, then place them in ziplock bags."—Cheryl Day, Recipe Developer

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