Whether you buy canned peaches or can your own, there are so many things to make with canned peaches you can enjoy the flavors of summer the whole year.
Fresh peach season is fleeting, but these recipes using canned peaches are perfect for enjoying any time you crave that juicy, sweet flavor of peaches.
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Summer is the season for one of the greatest culinary joys–fresh peaches! But sadly, these juicy peaches seem to disappear almost as soon as they arrive.
I always make the most of fresh peaches by eating them whole, slicing them in salads, grilling them or chopping them to use in various recipes.
For a few short weeks, I put peaches into as many meals as possible.
Summer is the perfect time to eat fresh peaches, but you don’t have to stop enjoying these juicy golden orbs when the seasons change, thanks to the wonder of canned peaches.
What to Do with Canned Peaches
Canned peaches are often underappreciated, but this incredible fruit is versatile and can be served at any meal, any time of year.
The best part about using canned peaches is that it’s less work for you, since the peach skin has already been removed and the peaches have been sliced.
From main dishes and sides to dessert recipes made with canned peaches, there are so many ways to use canned peaches so you can enjoy a tasty reminder of summer all year round.
If I had my little way, I’d eat peaches every day, and these recipes using canned peaches are sure to bring a smile to your face.
The Best Things To Make With Canned Peaches
Whether you preserve your own peaches or purchase canned peaches from the store, you can enjoy them in all their goodness in these fantastic recipes using canned peaches.
Maybe you need an easy peach cobbler recipe that doesn’t require peeling and chopping.
Perhaps you need the easiest way to whip up peach desserts for a crowd.
Maybe you want to make your favorite peach recipes, but need to use canned peaches instead of fresh.
From peach crisp to peach bread to peach salsa to peach pound cake (a favorite peach dessert in my home!), peach dump cake made with yellow cake mix, and peach filling for pies, there’s no shortage of options.
Next time you need some ideas for ways to use up canned peaches, choose an easy recipe or two from this list to try!
Recipes Using Canned Peaches
This peach bread can be made with fresh or canned peaches, allowing you to enjoy the sweetness year round!
Rich and buttery, this peach sour cream pound cake is a moist and tender cake that's great for a crowd!
Use stale cookie crumbs or leftover cookie dough to make this frugal cookie crumb peach cobbler recipe - sure to become a family favorite!
This easy peach dump cake requires just 4 ingredients! With whipped cream and vanilla ice cream on top, it is the perfect easy dessert you’ve been dreaming about.
This Peach Jello Yogurt Pie is refreshing and one of the best no bake pie recipes you will find. An easy peach pie you will make again and again.
Colorful and brightly flavored, this is the best peach mango salsa recipe. Delicious with nacho chips or as a condiment, this easy recipe is so good that you can eat it plain, with a fork!
These fried peach hand pies are made with canned biscuit dough and canned peaches, for an easy treat!
My easy gluten free peach upside down cake is perfectly moist and topped with juicy canned peaches, blackberries, plus brown sugar. It's got the best gooey caramel topping and we're making it all without eggs!
Using canned peach pie filling and puff pastry dough, these easy peach turnovers may just be the easiest breakfast or dessert you can make!
Pavlova is a fluffy, marshmallow like cloud of sweet deliciousness that is really easy to adapt for a keto or low-carb diet.
This Thai inspired, garlicky, gingery Peach Chicken is an easy and healthy, one-pan meal that takes less than 30 minutes to put together. The saucy, skillet chicken is sweet, tangy, and has just the right amount of spice. Peaches and peppers are a perfect complement to the chicken, and peanuts add a delicious crunch.
You've probably had fluff salads before, but have you had a PEACH fluff salad? Substitute well-drained canned peaches for the fresh ones called for in the recipe.
This tasty cold dessert is layered with peaches. No cooking required.
Mornings got a whole lot tastier with these delicious peach pancakes. This classic fluffy American buttermilk pancake recipe is stuffed full of peaches and topped with whipped cream for a tasty breakfast or brunch.
Your new favorite dessert recipe…Peaches and Cream Cake! A super easy from scratch peach cake recipe made with fresh, canned or frozen peaches.
Peaches and Cinnamon Granola with Yogurt Panna Cotta is a dreamy make-ahead breakfast! Make-ahead for entertaining, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day or anytime you need a special treat for breakfast!
This silky smooth, naturally sweetened banana peach smoothie is a light and refreshing breakfast or snack! Top with a fresh peach slice, a sprig of mint, and a sprinkle of chia seeds for added nutrition!
Fresh summer peaches may be on their way out, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them all year long in this easy, delicious and super healthy 30 Minute Peach and Chicken Skillet with Pearl Onions.
There is nothing better than a quick dessert you can make directly from your pantry. Juicy canned peaches are made extraordinary when topped with a crisp and delicious topping that is baked to perfection. A handful of ingredients is all you need for this Easy Peach Crisp with Canned Peaches, although a scoop of vanilla ice cream is always great too.
Easy Peach Baked Oatmeal is a delicious breakfast! This yummy baked oatmeal recipe is simple to put together when you want something a little more special for the family. Have this tasty baked oatmeal on the table in under an hour.
Learn how to make homemade peach ice cream using fresh peaches, a few basic ingredients, and your ice cream maker.
Sweet and bubbly, this peach mimosa recipe is exactly what your next brunch date ordered. With a mix of peach juice, pureed peaches, and orange juice with tons of bubbles, it's a refreshing drink that you'll want to make again and again all summer.
What Kind of Canned Peaches are Best?
The type of canned yellow peaches you use will depend on the recipe.
In general, I prefer to purchase canned peaches in juice, rather than the variety in heavy syrup. This is personal preference, though, especially since many recipes require you to drain the liquid.
Peach slices are usually easiest, but you can buy peach halves and cut them (you can also cut sliced peaches into smaller pieces, if needed). You can sometimes find diced canned peaches, too.
In most cases, you can use whatever cans of peaches you already have on hand.
Can I Use Fresh Peaches Instead of Canned Peaches?
Canned peaches are convenient, but you may want to use fresh peaches in your recipes during the peach season.
Whether you can swap fresh peaches for canned peaches depends a bit on the recipe.
Canned peaches have a lot of liquid, so you can usually use fresh peaches if the recipe requires you to drain the peaches first. If the peach juice in the can is essential to the recipe, you’ll want to stick with canned peaches.
If you’re draining the juice, save it to use in a peach smoothie, or blend it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a milkshake.
When substituting fresh peaches, you will want to use approximately three peaches for every 16-ounce can of peaches.
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