How to Use Frozen Peaches

Last Updated: July 19, 2020 References Tested

Frozen peaches are a handy way to enjoy summer fruit year-round. If you’re looking for a simple and refreshing dessert, try including frozen peach slices in a batch of peach cobbler! After letting the fruit defrost in the refrigerator for several hours, rinse the peach slices under cool running water to thaw them out. Once the slices are no longer frozen solid, you can add them into the recipe as you normally would. If you’re looking for a quicker way to use your frozen peaches, try adding the chilled fruit to your drinks, smoothies, and desserts. With a little patience, you can prepare a variety of refreshments with your frozen fruit!

Ingredients

Frozen Peach Cobbler

16 oz (454 g) of frozen peach slices
½ cup (118 mL) of butter, melted
⅔ cup (133.3 g) of white sugar (for peaches)
½ cup (118 mL) of water
1 cup (130 g) of all-purpose flour
1 cup (200 g) of white sugar (for batter)
½ cup (120 mL) of milk
1½ tsp (6 g) of baking powder
¼ tsp (1.4 g) of salt

Serves 8 people

Peach-Banana Smoothie

1 frozen peach (8 slices)
1 frozen banana, sliced
½ cup (118 mL) of orange juice
½ cup (118 mL) of soy milk
1 tbsp (7 g) of ground flax seed (optional)

Serves 1 person

Peach-Lavender Sorbet

2 lbs (907 g) of frozen peach slices
1½ cups (300 g) of white sugar
½ cup (20 g) of dried lavender
3 tablespoons (44 mL) of lemon juice
3 cups (710 mL) of water

Makes 24 servings

Frozen Peach Yogurt

4 cups (1000 g) of frozen peach slices
1 cup (240 mL) of plain yogurt
3 tbsp (37.5 g) of white sugar

Serves 1 person

Method 1

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Baking Peach Cobbler

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Defrost your frozen peaches in the fridge for 6-8 hours. Place your package or bag of frozen peaches in the refrigerator ahead of time, so they gradually begin thawing. Give the fruit at least 6 hours to defrost so the slices aren’t completely frozen when you take them out of the fridge. To plan ahead, refrigerate your frozen peaches the night before you plan on baking the cobbler.^{[1]
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- Only thaw out as many peach slices as you need.
- Peaches packaged with dry sugar will thaw more rapidly than peaches frozen in syrup.
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Preheat your oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Set your oven temperature ahead of time, so you won’t be waiting for it to heat up later on. While you wait, you can start preparing your batter and filling.^{[2]
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- You’ll be thawing and warming the peach slices before adding them to the cobbler.
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Line the bottom of a 2 US qt (1.9 L) dish with melted butter. Melt ½ cup (118 mL) of butter in the microwave until it has a watery consistency. Next, pour or brush the butter onto the bottom of the dish. Make sure to cover the sides of the pan as well, so the cobbler won’t stick to the dish.^{[3]
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- You can substitute margarine for butter as well.
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Thaw the frozen fruit by placing it in a colander under running water. Pour the defrosted peach slices into a large colander, which you can place under a stream of cool tap water. As you rinse the fruit, rotate the colander so the peach slices can defrost evenly. To ensure a thorough thaw, keep the peaches under running water for at least 30 minutes.^{[4]
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- Ideally, you want the peach slices to be soft to the touch.
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Warm the peaches, water, and sugar over medium-high heat. Transfer the thawed peaches to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Next, pour ⅔ cup (133.3 g) of white sugar and ½ cup (118 mL) of water into the pan. Stir these ingredients together for about 5 minutes, or until a thick syrup forms.^{[5]
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- Don’t worry if the mixture looks a bit watery at first! Since the peach slices were initially frozen, they’ll still be filled with some water.
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Create a batter with sugar, salt, milk, flour, and baking powder. Mix 1 cup (130 g) of all-purpose flour, 1 cup (200 g) of white sugar, ½ cup (118 mL) of milk, 1½ tsp (6 g) of baking powder, and ¼ tsp (1.4 g) of salt together in a bowl. Continue stirring the ingredients together until they form a thick, batter-like consistency.^{[6]
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- To make the mixing process simpler, consider pouring in the dry ingredients first.
- If you don’t want to mix the batter by hand, feel free to use an electric mixer instead.
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Layer the batter and peaches in the greased baking dish. Pour all the batter into the greased dish to form a smooth, thick layer. Next, scatter the warmed peaches into the batter. Try to leave some space between the slices, so the fruit spreads evenly throughout the dessert.^{[7]
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- If you have any leftover syrup from the peach saucepan, feel free to drizzle it overtop!
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Bake the cobbler for 40 to 45 minutes. Place your cobbler in the oven. If possible, use the oven light to check on the dessert. Once the surface of the cobbler looks golden-brown, you can take it out of the oven!^{[8]
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Method 2

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Making Refreshing Drinks and Desserts

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Garnish cocktails and lemonades with a frozen peach slice. Pour the drink of your choice into a medium-sized glass. Instead of ice cubes, add a frozen peach slice into the beverage. As the fruit melts, enjoy the natural peach flavor that infuses into your drink!^{[9]
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- Peach ice cubes work well in any type of refreshing drink. Try adding several into a pitcher of sangria!
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Blend a refreshing smoothie with frozen peaches and bananas. Arrange your frozen peach slices and ¼ in (0.6 cm) chunks of a frozen banana at the bottom of the blender. Next, add in ½ cup (118 mL) of both orange juice and soy milk. If you’d like to boost your drink with Omega-3 fatty acids, add in 1 tbsp (7 g) of ground flax seeds. Blend the ingredients together until the smoothie has a creamy consistency.^{[10]
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- If you’d like to make this smoothie for more than 1 person, try doubling the recipe!
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Top your ice cream and cake with frozen peach slices. Add flavor to a dish of ice cream by garnishing it with 1-2 peach slices. If you’d like to make a simple slice of cake or pie more refreshing, top these desserts with peach slices as well! To make the fruit less solid, try defrosting the fruit slices beforehand for 6-8 hours in the refrigerator.^{[11]
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- Try pairing your peach slices with fruity or vanilla-flavored ice creams and sherbets!
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Cool off with a peach and lavender sorbet. Blend 2 lbs (907 g) of frozen peach slices and 1½ cups (300 g) of white sugar together until they form a smooth purée. Next, stir the blended peach purée with ½ cup (20 g) of dried lavender in a large bowl. Keep the mixture at room temperature for 2 hours, then stir in 3 tablespoons (44 mL) of lemon juice and 3 cups (710 mL). Finally, let the sorbet chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before freezing it in a 6 qt (4731 g) ice cream maker.^{[12]
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- The ice cream maker helps give the sorbet a thicker, scoopable consistency.
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Concoct a healthy, homemade yogurt with frozen peach slices. Pour 4 cups (1000 g) of frozen peach slices, 1 cup (240 mL) of plain yogurt, and 3 tbsp (37.5 g) of white sugar in a blender. Purée the ingredients for 2 minutes, or until the yogurt has a smooth, creamy consistency. For a refreshing snack, consider eating the chilled treat right away, or freezing the yogurt in an airtight container for up to 1 month.^{[13]
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- Don’t leave the leftovers out for more than 2 hours.