Pit Perfect: 9 Recipes Featuring Fresh Stone Fruits In Summer
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Stone fruits are a fleshier and juicier part of summer fruits. While berries also tend to be juicy and fleshy, they are usually bite-sized and are finished before we get our fill. Here, stone fruits come to the rescue. Mangoes, peaches, cherries – their vibrant colors, sweet-tart flavors, and luscious textures make them stars in everything – from salads and salsas to desserts and drinks. The best part? They’re incredibly versatile—equally delicious on the grill as they are in a pie. These 9 recipes are simple enough for a lazy summer afternoon but special enough to impress guests.
Grilled Peach Salad
Skeptical about grilling peaches? I urge you, you must try this before the summer ends. The combination of smoky and sweet flavors along with a tender texture is just heavenly. With an addition of peppery arugula, these grilled peach slices can easily turn into a crowd-pleasing summer salad. Full Recipe: Grilled Peach Salad
Roasted Peaches and Pistachio Crumble
If you want a peach dessert without using a lot of artificial sweeteners, roast the peaches and watch the magic unfold. Roasted peaches are the easiest summer dessert, topped with a crunchy pistachio crumble and served with a dollop of chilled ice cream. Full Recipe: Roasted Peaches and Pistachio Crumble
Cherry Muffins
Cherries are usually a limited-time edition of summer fruits – available for only a month or so. While they are still available fresh, these cherry muffins remain at the top of my snack menu. A vanilla crumb, coconut topping, and filled with cherries that burst with flavor with every bite, cherry muffins are one of our favorite snacks from July till the end of August. Full Recipe: Cherry Muffins
Peach Mango Salsa
Do you ever crave something excessively sweet and spicy at the same time? The best answer to this dilemma is this Mexican peach mango salsa. The juicy texture and sweet flavor of peaches and mangoes complement the tangy lime juice and spicy jalapenos. Every bite of this salsa brings a burst of sweetness and spice, which always leaves you wanting more. Full Recipe: Peach Mango Salsa
Mini Cheesecake with Mango Coulis
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With summer about to end, I found myself thinking- how can I make my cheesecakes more summer-y? The answer came in the form of mango coulis topping. Essentially a mango puree, this mango coulis gives a full, juicy texture to your mini, bite-sized cheesecakes, making them taste like peak summer. Full Recipe: Mini Cheesecake with Mango Coulis
Peach Blueberry Crisp
With fresh peaches so freely and abundantly available these days, I tend to make and store as much of this peach blueberry crisp as possible. With a crunchy, crumbly oatmeal exterior and a juicy, fruity core, these crisps can be made in huge batches and stored for a few days as a make-ahead snack. Full Recipe: Peach Blueberry Crisp
Peach and Banana Smoothie
Fruits are not just good for desserts and salads; they add great flavors to smoothies, too. This peach banana smoothie makes for an excellent breakfast and an occasional snack when you want a quick burst of energy with minimal effort. Full Recipe: Peach and Banana Smoothie
Mango Pineapple Smoothie
Keeping up with the smoothie trend, this mango pineapple smoothie always manages to steal the show. All you need is a few cubes of frozen mangoes for the flavor, pineapple and orange juice for the tangy undertone, and a banana for natural sweetness. The best part? This recipe uses coconut milk, so it is completely vegan. Full Recipe: Mango Pineapple Smoothie
Peach Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
Some fresh, juicy, ripe peaches, raspberry preserves, and oatmeal – and you can make these healthy, crumbly snack bars bursting with different textures and summer flavor. With crumbly oatmeal coating the inner peach and raspberry core, these bars are a treat during the end-of-summer gatherings. Full Recipe: Peach Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
