COOKING WITH PEaCHES
Storage
Peaches may ripen on the counter, but should be stored in the refrigerator once ripe.
Prep Tip
Need to ripen your peaches faster? Put them in a paper bag on the counter to hasten the process.
Seasonality
Enjoy peaches in July and August in Michigan.
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Explore Peach Recipes
Peach Cherry Berry Cobbler
Celebrate fresh, local fruit with this seasonal dessert, which includes cherries soaked in local whiskey.
Fruit Mustard
This fruit mustard recipe from Granor Farm is easy and adaptable to whatever is in season!
Peach Crumble Ice Cream
Use Michigan peaches in this ice cream recipe, along with local maple syrup and eggs!
Recipes from the Sara Hardy Farmers Market: Peach, Raw Corn and Tomato Salad with Agave Lemon Vinaigrette
Try this fresh salad using in-season local peaches, corn and tomatoes from Chef Michelle Rodriguez of Amor Comida at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market!
Grilled Peach Arugula Burrata Salad
Wow your summer guests with this luxurious grilled peach arugula salad with burrata! Try this recipe from David Parker of Parker Grant Hospitality.
Grilled Salmon with Peaches
Michigan peaches are a tasty treat that brighten up any snack, meal, or dessert. The peak growing season for peaches in Michigan begins in July and carries through September, making them a fresh option in the summer and fall. Peaches can also be frozen or canned and...
Grilled Peach & Heirloom Tomato Salsa
Ripe peaches on the grill simply scream summer. The natural sugars in a peach are taken to an entirely new level when placed over the flame. Homemade salsas are a quick and easy way to bring together the best local produce the season has to offer. With gorgeous...