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It’s Peach Season!

peachAs summer moves forward, peach season approaches. Whether you pick your own or buy them from your local grocer, it is hard to beat this juicy summer treat!

Peaches can be in any meal and more. Here are some ideas to incorporate them into your meals.

  • Add peaches to breakfast on your cereal, pancakes, waffles or yogurt.
  • Grill peaches for a sweet dessert. The heat will bring out their natural sweetness.
  • Make a smoothie with other fruits, yogurt and ice with a peachy twist.
  • Preserve peaches! Learn more at www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/mf1182.pdf.
  • Make a cobbler or crisp with fresh peaches. It’s a classic dessert for summer.
  • Add peaches to water, tea, or lemonade for a refreshing beverage.
  • Make a fresh peach salsa or preserve a zesty peach salsa. See the link above to preserve peach salsa.

Source: www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/top-10-ways-to-enjoy-peaches

 

About Karen Blakeslee

The Rapid Response Center was formed in 1995 as a resource for Kansas State University Research & Extension Agents. Resource topics included Food Science, Human Nutrition, Food Service, Textiles, Home Care and other consumer topics. Since that time, the Center has grown to be of valuable assistance to Kansas State University Extension Specialists in those areas.

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