Peach is a not-so-secret ingredient in some of my very favorite desserts—peach upside-down cake, peach cobbler, peach crisp, peach smoothie—and in a lot of other absolutely delicious peach recipes that I can’t wait to share with you! But if you have, like I did one rainy afternoon, a few pale, canned peaches lurking in your pantry, you’re in luck because I’m sharing some peach recipes that use up those sad, canned fruits.
The 14 Best can peaches recipes
1. Peach Cobbler
Peach cobbler is a traditional sweet dish that has tender, sliced peaches on top of a rather uncomplicated batter. By uncomplicated, I mean it is easy to assemble and uses a handful of straight-from-the-pantry ingredients: all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt; milk; and melted unsalted butter.
Once the batter is drizzled into a baking dish and the peaches are poured on top, the dish goes into a 375-degree Fahrenheit oven for 45 minutes. What emerges smells amazing and looks even better: a golden-brown crust with the tender, juicy filling peeking through.
It is a dish meant to be served warm and is best with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
1 can (15 ounces) of sliced peaches, drained
1 cup of all-purpose flour
1 cup of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup of milk
Instructions
1. Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and let it warm up.
2. In a bowl for mixing, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Stir in the milk until smooth. This is the batter.
3. Melt the butter in a baking dish. Pour the batter over the melted butter. Do not stir.
4. Evenly distribute the drained peaches on top of the batter. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is a rich, golden brown and the batter has set. Let it cool a bit, and then dig in!
2. Peach Upside-Down Cake
This retro dessert is a combination of several components: canned peach slices, caramel made from brown sugar and unsalted butter, and a cake batter that is the very definition of “moist,” made with all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and milk.
Ingredients
Canned peach slices (1 can, drained)
Brown sugar (1/2 cup)
Unsalted butter (1/4 cup, melted)
All-purpose flour (1 cup)
Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
Baking powder (1 1/2 teaspoons)
Milk (1/2 cup)
Instructions
1. Set your oven to a temperature of 350°F (175°C) to warm up. To ready a 9-inch round cake pan for the batter, smear it with grease.
2. Melted butter goes into the bottom of the prepared cake pan, and the brown sugar is sprinkled evenly over it. The drained peach slices are arranged on top of the sugar.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the three ingredients in the first step: flour, sugar, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients. These are two: milk and peach slices. Peel the peaches and cut them into thin slices before mixing them in with the other wet ingredients. Pour the batter over peach slices in a cake pan.
4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes; then invert onto a plate to serve.
3. Peach Crisp
Peach Crisp is a scrumptious dessert that has the satisfying warmth of soft, sweet peaches topped with a delightful mixture of flour, rolled oats, and brown sugar. The flavors are enhanced with a good dose of cinnamon and some melted butter, making this a comforting dessert.
It is nice alone, but something this good deserves a little ice cream on top.
Ingredients
1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
Instructions
1. Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready. Place the peaches, which should be well-drained, so that they are even in a baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Then, add the cold butter pieces and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the combination resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Evenly spread the mixture of oats over the peaches.
4. Preheat the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown topping bubbles with peaches underneath.
4. Peach Pie
Peach Pie is a classic dessert featuring a filling made from canned peaches, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice, all encased in a flaky, refrigerated pie crust.
Ingredients
2 cans of sliced peaches, drained
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 package refrigerated pie crusts (for top and bottom)
Instructions
1. Set the oven to 425°F (220°C) to preheat.
2. In a big bowl, mix the drained peaches, sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice. Beat until the peaches are well mixed and evenly coated.
3. One pie crust should be rolled out into a 9-inch pie pan. The orange mixture should fill the peach, and then the second crust should be used to top the pie. The edges should be crimped to seal in the goodness, and then some slits should be cut in the top for steam to escape.
4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Before serving, allow the pie to cool.
5. Peach Dump Cake
Peach Dump Cake is a straightforward recipe that showcases the mild flavor of peaches. Canned peaches in syrup take center stage.
Use yellow cake mix for the best flavor and texture when combined with the melted butter. Flavor notes: I added a little vanilla and some ground cinnamon to the cake mix for extra flavor.
The cake mix is more than just a cake mix, and there’s more to this story.
Ingredients
2 cans of sliced peaches in syrup (15 oz each)
1 box of yellow cake mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) as you begin to prepare this dish. A 9×13-inch baking dish will do nicely; just make sure to grease it so that the baked casserole will come out easily and slice neatly.
2. Pour the canned peaches, along with the syrup, into the prepared baking dish. Stir in the vanilla extract, and then sprinkle the mixture with ground cinnamon.
3. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the peaches in an even manner.
4. Melted butter should be drizzled over the top of the cake mixture, covering as much of the surface as possible.
5. Place in the preheated oven and set the timer for 45 to 50 minutes. Keep an eye on it, and take it out when its top has turned a beautiful golden brown and its filling is bubbling. Let it cool for a minute before serving.
6. Peach Salsa
Peach salsa is a lively, cool accompaniment prepared with chopped canned peaches, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro. It gets its brightness from lime juice and a whisper of salt—an ideal topping for anything from fish to tacos.
Ingredients
1 can of peaches, drained and diced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeds removed and minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl of moderate size, mix together the ingredients of the dish at hand: canned peaches that have been diced, red onion, jalapeño, and red bell pepper that have been chopped or something similar, and fresh cilantro.
2. Extract the juice from the lime and mix it with the salt to taste.
3. Mix all components thoroughly and uniformly.
4. Let the flavors meld for about 10 minutes before serving the salsa.
7. Peaches and Cream Icebox Cake
Peaches and Cream Icebox Cake is a dessert that requires no baking and features layers of graham crackers, whipped cream, and succulent canned peaches. It is topped with peach preserves and, if you wish, some mint leaves for garnish.
The result is very simple and yet very refreshing and delightful.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of sliced peaches, drained
- 1 package of graham crackers
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup peach preserves
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a big bowl, combine the whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and whip them together until the mixture thickens and becomes fluffy, and then continues whipping until stiff peaks form.
2. In a dish measuring 9 by 13 inches, cover the bottom with layers of graham crackers, then spread a layer of whipped cream, and then a layer of peach slices.
3. Continue layering until all components are used, capping it off with a layer of whipping cream. Make the presence of peach preserves known.
4. Chill the cake for a minimum of 4 hours and up to overnight before slicing and serving. If you’d like, garnish your individual slices with mint leaves.
8. Peach Smoothie
Canned peaches, creamy vanilla yogurt, and peach or orange juice go into the blender with honey and vanilla extract, then it is all blended with ice cubes to make a refreshing, thick, and icy treat.
Ingredients
1 cup canned peaches, drained
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup peach juice or orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions
1. Mix together in a blender the following ingredients: peach juice, honey, canned peaches, vanilla yogurt, and a splash of vanilla extract.
2. Smooth and creamy is this mixture’s ultimate fate. To get it there, we pour it into the blender and hit the ON switch. You may do likewise. This, too, is an unaltered poring and hitting sequence with an identical destination.
3. Add the ice cubes, then blend again until the thickness of the smoothie is icy and just right. Service isn’t at all tricky. You’re primarily concerned with pouring the smoothie into a glass (or glasses, should the occasion warrant it).
9. Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon and Honey
Cinnamon and Honey Grilled Peaches is a delightful dessert featuring canned peach halves brushed with olive oil or melted butter, then grilled and sprinkled with ground cinnamon. They are drizzled with honey and garnished, optionally, with fresh mint.
It couldn’t be easier. And it tastes so very good.
Ingredients
Canned peach halves (1 can, drained)
Olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
Honey (2 tablespoons)
Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt (optional for serving)
Instructions
1. Set your grill to medium-high heat and allow it to warm up. The next step is to oil up the peach halves. Take a brush to either olive oil or melted butter and lightly coat the sides of the peaches that have been cut.
2. Put the peach halves, cut sides down, onto the grill. Grill for 3-5 minutes or until there are grill marks and the peaches are a little soft.
3. Take the peaches off the grill and dust them with ground cinnamon. Before serving, let the grilled peaches bask in the sweet drizzle of honey. As an optional finishing touch, place fresh mint leaves alongside the peaches and serve them with either a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
10. Peach Bellini
Peach Bellini is a delightful cocktail combining pureed canned peaches, optional sugar, lemon juice, and chilled Prosecco. This invigorating beverage displays a sumptuous peach taste and is an ideal choice for not only a leisurely midday meal but also any kind of festive occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) of sliced peaches in juice, drained
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, depending on sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 bottle (750 ml) Prosecco or other sparkling wine, chilled
- Fresh peach slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a blender, combine the drained canned peaches, sugar, and lemon juice. Puree until smooth.
2. If you prefer a smoother texture, pass the peach puree through a fine mesh sieve.
3. Funnel about two tablespoons of the peach puree into each champagne flute.
4. Chill Prosecco, then top with and stir gently to combine, and if desired, garnish with a fresh peach slice. Serve at once.
11. Peach Bread
Peach quick bread is a delicious quick bread made with diced canned peaches, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. It’s simple to prepare and delightful to enjoy any time of day.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) peaches, drained and diced
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) to heat. Prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by greasing it.
2. In a big mixing bowl, blend the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir till they are well combined.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the oil. Stir in the diced peaches.
4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Be very careful not to overmix.
5. Fill the loaf pan with batter and place in a 350 degree oven. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center retrieves no batter. Remove and let cool in the pan for a bit before slicing. The loaf can be served warm, at room temperature, or toasted.
12. Peach French Toast Casserole
Peach French Toast Casserole is a delicious breakfast dish that features cubed French bread, sliced peaches, and a rich custard made from eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. It is a warm and comforting meal that comes together easily in one dish.
Ingredients
1 loaf of French bread, cubed
1 can (15 oz) of sliced peaches, drained
8 large eggs
2 cups of milk
1/4 cup of maple syrup
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a big mixing bowl, blend the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, using a whisk, until they form a uniform mixture.
2. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing it and spreading a layer of French bread, cut into cubes, across the bottom.
3. Distribute the peach slices that have been drained evenly over the bread that has been cubed, then pour the egg mixture over it. Press down slightly to make sure the bread soaks up the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour or up to overnight.
4. Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the casserole for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is a lovely golden brown. Serve warm.
13. Peach Chia Pudding
Peach Chia Pudding is a straightforward, nutritious dish that marries chia seeds with almond milk, canned peaches, and one or more of the following: honey, maple syrup, vanilla extract, a pinch of ground cinnamon. Pudding perfection.
Ingredients
1 cup canned peaches, drained and chopped
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of cinnamon
Fresh peach slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl of medium size, mix together chia seeds, almond milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Combine thoroughly.
2. Incorporate the diced canned peaches into the batter, ensuring that the fruit is evenly dispersed throughout the mixture.
3. Refrigerate the bowl for 4 hours at minimum, or better yet, do it overnight. Give those little buggers time to puff up.
4. Stir the pudding one last time before serving. If you desire, you can add fresh slices of peach on top. Enjoy you pudding cold.
14. Peach Glazed Chicken
Chicken breasts are tender and the glaze is deliciously sweet and savory. It is made from peach preserves, soy sauce, olive oil, and minced garlic, with the addition of juicy peaches to the mix for even more flavor.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can (15 oz) peach slices, drained
1/4 cup peach preserves
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
1. Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to preheat. In a bowl that’s on the small side, combine the peach preserves, soy sauce, olive oil, and minced garlic. This is how you make the glaze.
2. Put the chicken breasts in a baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay the drained peach slices around the chicken.
3. Apply the peach glaze to the chicken and peaches, brushing it on until they are thoroughly coated.
4. Put in the oven that has been preheated to the cooking temperature. Let it be in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until it is just done and the glaze is showing signs of being bubbly. Take it from the oven, and serve at a warm temperature.
