National Peach Month 2018: 11 Easy Recipes To Make With The Fruit

August is almost over, but there’s still plenty of time to celebrate the fruit of the month: peaches! August is National Peach Month, with Aug. 22 being Eat a Peach Day and Aug. 24 being National Peach Pie Day. So it only makes sense to celebrate with some fun peach recipes. No worries if you’re not exactly Wolfgang Puck in the kitchen. These peach recipes are quick and easy.

1. Peach and Basil Salad: There’s nothing easier to make than a salad, and this recipe from A Spicy Perspective sounds light and refreshing. It only requires five ingredients: peaches, basil, honey, salt and lemon chevre.

2. Spiced Peach Muffins: If you just can’t wait for the tastes of fall, check out this King Arthur Flour recipe. The cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice will have you dreaming about pumpkin patches and sweater weather.

3. Peach Freezer Jam: Use this for toast, bagels or scones. Tastes Better From Scratch has an easy recipe that’s great for anyone with a surplus of peaches. It requires two pounds of the fruit.

4. Peach Salsa: If you’re looking for an easy appetizer, try this salsa from Natasha’s Kitchen. The website notes that the spicy concoction also doubles as a nice topping that spices up fish or pork.

5. Grilled Peaches: This recipe comes from Food Network’s Bobby Flay, and it couldn’t be simpler. In 15 minutes total, you’ll have delicious peaches grilled with cinnamon sugar, butter and mint leaves.

6. Peach Sangria: This Carolina Peach Sangria from My Recipes sounds like the perfect thing to unwind with this weekend. Instead of using a red or white wine, it uses rosé along with lemonade concentrate. Just be sure to give it enough time to chill in the fridge.

7. Peach Dump Cake: This Taste of Home cake serves 15, making it perfect for any end-of-summer parties you’re attending. With only 10 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of baking, it’s a great dish for people short on time too.

8. Peach Blueberry Pancakes: If you’re incorporating the fruit into your breakfast, they go well in pretty much any pancake batter, homemade or store bought. Krusteaz recommends using their blueberry pancake mix and adding half a cup of diced peaches.

9. Peach Bruschetta: This is an appetizer that looks really fancy but is almost effortless. Life as a Strawberry’s recipe includes sliced baguette, whipped goat cheese, basil and balsamic vinegar, and it can be put together in about 20 minutes.

10. Crab and Peach Salad: For a peachy take on seafood, try the Peach Truck’s recipe. The jalapeno adds a nice kick to the crab and peach dish.

11. Ginger Peach Chia Seed Pudding: This one is perfect for those trying to stay healthy and/or vegan. Dessert With Benefits has a recipe with just six ingredients and it takes less than 10 minutes to make.

What will you make with peaches during National Peach Month?