Fresh peaches may be a summer favorite, but you don't have to wait for peach season to enjoy them. Canned and frozen peaches are convenient, affordable, and available year-round, making them an easy shortcut for everything from fruit desserts to refreshing fruity drinks.
Canned peaches, especially, are already peeled and sliced, which can save you time when you’re making an easy dessert such as no-bake peaches and cream pie. (They’ll also work well in sweet-and-savory recipes like peach salsa.) Frozen peaches are especially useful for smoothies, cocktails, and baked treats like cobblers and crisps. Just be sure to follow each recipe's instructions for thawing and draining, if needed.
Here, you'll find plenty of ways to put those cans and bags of peaches to good use. And because these recipes don't depend on perfectly ripe summer peaches, you can make them whenever you’re craving something peachy.
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Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler
C.W. Newell
Swap the traditional biscuit topping for golden cinnamon rolls, which puff up over the peach filling and soak up all the flavors. The recipe calls for fresh or frozen peaches, so you can make it anytime!
This recipe is proof that a delicious dessert doesn't have to involve turning on the oven. With a store-bought graham cracker crust and canned peaches, this light and creamy 5-ingredient pie couldn't be easier to make.
Start with canned peaches and yellow cake mix for a golden dessert that comes together easily. Eat it warm with vanilla ice cream and toasted almonds for the ultimate finish.
This crowd-pleasing crisp gives you twice the crunchy oat-and-pecan topping of a typical fruit crisp. Best of all, the filling can be made with thawed frozen fruit.
A bubbling peach filling and golden biscuit topping make this cobbler pure comfort food. Don’t forget a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream!
This simple peach treat pairs juicy peaches with a buttery, golden-brown topping, and canned or frozen peaches work just fine when fresh aren't available. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Here’s a fun way to enjoy peaches even when they're out of season! Blend frozen peaches and strawberries with peach schnapps, then top the fruity purée with bubbly Prosecco for a brunch-ready drink.
A little cardamom, ginger, and lemon make this peach pie anything but ordinary. Tucked beneath a golden lattice crust, the filling is a great way to enjoy peaches, even when you have to reach for the freezer.
Get that signature crunch from a buttery pecan topping and a splash of maple syrup. Plus, thawed, well-drained frozen peaches work well when in a pinch. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for the full effect.
A little sweet, a little spicy, and totally scoopable, this peach salsa is an easy appetizer you can make any time of year thanks to a can. Eat with tortilla chips or serve over grilled chicken or fish.