Okay so fresh peaches are everywhere right now and I cannot stop buying them.
I swear every time I run to the store for milk, I come home with another basket!
Usually I’ll buy them as snacks, but sometimes I’ll grab them just to bake with.
There’s nothing wrong with baking with canned peaches, but there’s something about fresh that makes the yummiest desserts.
And I’m talking easy desserts, nothing that’s going to take half a day.
Just a few ingredients, some fresh peaches, and you’ve got something sweet ready for an after dinner treat!
1. Peach Cobbler
Peach cobbler is a favorite in our home!
Slice up about six fresh peaches, toss them with a little sugar and cinnamon, and spread them in the bottom of a buttered baking dish.
Whisk together some flour, sugar, baking powder, and milk until you’ve got a smooth batter, then pour it right over the peaches.
Don’t stir! Just let it spread on its own.
I like to sprinkle a little extra sugar on top so the crust bakes up golden and crisp.
Pop it in the oven until the top is puffed and browned.
2. Peach Fritters
Chop your peaches into small chunks and pat them dry so the batter sticks better.
Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt, then stir in milk and an egg until just combined.
Fold in the peaches gently so they don’t get mushy.
Drop spoonfuls into hot oil and fry until golden on both sides.
Dust them with powdered sugar while they’re still warm.
3. Peach Crisp
Layer sliced peaches in a baking dish and drizzle with a little honey or maple syrup.
In another bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle the topping generously over the peaches.
Bake until the topping is crisp and the fruit is bubbling at the edges.
If you can, serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
4. Upside Down Peach Cake
Melt butter and brown sugar together in a skillet or cake pan, then arrange peach slices over the sugary layer.
Whip up a simple vanilla cake batter and pour it gently over the peaches.
Bake until the cake springs back when touched.
Let it rest for a few minutes before flipping it out so the peaches stay in place.
5. Peach Crumble Bars
Make a shortbread base by mixing flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly, then pressing most of it into a lined baking pan.
Spread a layer of sliced peaches over the crust.
Mix the peaches with a little cornstarch so the juice thickens while baking.
Sprinkle the rest of the crumble mixture on top and bake until golden.
Cool before cutting into squares.
6. Peach Delight
Start with a graham cracker crust (just crushed crackers mixed with melted butter and pressed into a dish).
Whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then spread it over the crust.
Top with a layer of sliced peaches, then a layer of whipped topping.
I sometimes add a sprinkle of crushed pecans for texture before chilling it in the fridge.
7. Peach Crumb Cake
This one has a soft cake base with juicy peaches in the middle and a crumbly topping that’s so good with coffee!
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, then stir in eggs, milk, and melted butter for a thick batter.
Spread half the batter into a greased pan, layer with fresh peach slices, and then cover with the rest of the batter.
In another bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter for the crumb topping.
Scatter it generously over the cake and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cinnamon Peach Bread
Peel and dice a couple of peaches, then pat them dry.
Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in one bowl, and eggs, milk, and oil in another.
Combine them, folding in the peaches just until blended. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake until the top is set and golden.
I like to brush the warm loaf with a little melted butter and cinnamon sugar (total heaven!).
9. Peaches and Cream
Slice the peaches and let them sit for a few minutes with a sprinkle of sugar so they get extra juicy.
Whip heavy cream with a bit of powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Spoon the cream over the peaches in bowls or cups.
You can add crushed cookies or granola for some crunch.
10. Peach Scones
Cut cold butter into flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until the mix looks crumbly.
Stir in chopped peaches, then add just enough cream to bring the dough together.
Pat it into a circle, cut into wedges, and place on a baking sheet. B
ake until the tops are lightly golden, and glaze with powdered sugar and milk while still warm.
11. Peach Cobbler Coffee Cake
Mix up a basic coffee cake batter with flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, and melted butter.
Spread half into a greased pan, then layer on fresh peach slices.
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before adding the rest of the batter.
Top with a crumb mixture of brown sugar, flour, and butter, then bake until the topping is crisp.
Drizzle a simple powdered sugar glaze once it cools.
12. Peach Cheesecake Cups
I love making a few of these and leaving them in the fridge for the kids to grab!
Crush graham crackers and spoon them into small jars or cups for the base.
Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth, then fold in whipped cream.
Spoon the mixture over the crust layer, then top with diced peaches tossed in a little honey.
Chill until set and serve straight from the cups.
13. Peach Dump Cake
Grease a baking dish and spread sliced peaches (with their juices) across the bottom.
Sprinkle a box of yellow cake mix evenly over the top.
Dot with thin slices of butter across the whole surface.
Bake until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.
Sometimes I add a sprinkle of cinnamon before baking.
14. Peach Cobbler Pound Cake
Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs one at a time.
Mix in flour, baking powder, and milk until smooth.
Fold in chopped peaches tossed in a little flour to keep them from sinking.
Pour into a greased bundt pan and bake until a tester comes out clean.
I brush the warm cake with a peach glaze made from jam and water.
15. Peach Cruffins
What is a cruffin you ask?
It’s what happens when you put together croissants and muffins!
To make them, roll out crescent roll or puff pastry dough, spread with a thin layer of peach jam, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Roll it up, slice into strips, and twist each strip before coiling into muffin tins.
Bake until puffed and golden.
Dust with some powdered sugar while it’s still warm for a sweet topping.
16. Peach Blondies
These peach blondies have a chewy, buttery texture with little bursts of peach in every bite.
Melt butter and mix it with brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, then fold in chopped peaches.
Spread the batter into a greased baking pan and bake until the edges are set and slightly golden.
Sometimes I add a drizzle of white chocolate on top once they’ve cooled a bit to make them a bit fancier!
17. Peach and Honey Tarts
Lay out sheets of puff pastry and cut them into squares or circles.
Place a few thin peach slices in the center, drizzle with honey, and fold up the edges slightly.
Brush the pastry with beaten egg for shine.
Bake until the pastry is puffed and golden, and the peaches are soft.
18. Peach Turnovers
These smell amazing while baking and they’re great for breakfasts or afternoon snacks!
Roll out puff pastry and cut it into squares.
Spoon a mix of diced peaches, sugar, and a little cornstarch into the center of each.
Fold over into a triangle and press the edges with a fork to seal.
Bake until flaky and golden, then brush with a simple glaze while still warm.
19. Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls
Spread softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and diced peaches over rolled-out dough.
Roll it up, slice into even pieces, and place in a greased baking dish.
Bake until the rolls are puffed and golden.
Drizzle with cream cheese icing once they’ve cooled just enough.
I love how you get all the gooey cinnamon roll layers plus the sweetness of peach baked right in!
20. Peach Cookies
Cream together butter, sugar, and an egg until fluffy.
Mix in flour, baking powder, and diced peaches until just combined.
Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake until the edges are golden.
I sometimes sandwich two with a little peach jam in the middle!
21. Peach Shortcake
Bake up some sweet biscuits or shortcakes and let them cool slightly.
Slice fresh peaches and toss them with a little sugar so they get juicy.
Split the biscuits in half, layer with peaches and a big dollop of whipped cream, then top with the other half.
I like to let the juices soak into the biscuit a bit before serving.
22. Peach Clafouti
This fresh peach dessert sounds fancy but you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make!
Butter a baking dish and scatter sliced peaches across the bottom.
Whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, flour, and a splash of vanilla until smooth, then pour over the peaches.
Bake until the custard is puffed and set.
Dust with powdered sugar right before serving.
23. Baked Peaches
This is one of the easiest peach desserts to make…it takes no time at all!
Halve and pit your peaches, then place them cut side up in a baking dish.
Fill the center with a mix of brown sugar, cinnamon, and a little butter.
Bake until the peaches are tender and the sugar has melted into a syrup.
You can add a sprinkle of granola on top before serving for a little bit of crunch.
24. Peach Pie
Roll out pie dough and fit one sheet into a pie plate.
Mix sliced peaches with sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of cinnamon, then pile into the crust.
Add the top crust (lattice or solid depending on how ambitious you are) and crimp the edges.
Bake until the filling is bubbling and the crust is golden.
25. Peach Galette
Here’s another one that sounds fancy, but it’s more like a way easier peach pie.
Roll out pie dough into a rough circle on a baking sheet.
Arrange peach slices in the center, sprinkle with sugar, and fold the edges over slightly.
Brush the crust with egg wash for shine.
Bake until the peaches are soft and the crust is crisp.
26. Peach Cobbler Muffins
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon together, then stir in milk, oil, and an egg until just combined.
Fold in chopped peaches and spoon the batter into lined muffin tins.
Top with a crumb mixture of flour, brown sugar, and butter.
Bake until golden and a tester comes out clean.
Sweet Peach Treats You’ll Want to Make Again and Again!
Fresh peaches have a way of making everything feel a little more special, even the easiest desserts.
From warm cobblers to chilled cups of peaches and cream, there’s something here for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, and everything in between!
Grab a basket next time you’re at the store or market and see which recipe your family asks for first.
