Fresh from the Kitchen: Recipes & Food Inspiration
- Quick blanch-and-blend method: score peaches, boil briefly, ice bath, peel and pit, then blend with maple syrup and salt.
- Endlessly versatile: use in marinades, dressings, salsas, ice cream, breakfast bowls, sauces, and beverages like the Matcha latte.
- Make year-round with frozen peaches; keeps natural sweetness, smooth texture, and blends into recipes without adding chunks.
Peach purée captures the pure essence of ripe peaches in a way slices or syrups never quite can.
I’ve been having a bit of a love affair with Peach Purée recently. I made a peach matcha latte at the beginning of summer and I haven’t been able to stop. You could say it’s my summer drink. So every week this summer, I’ve been making a batch of peach purée to have on hand for matcha lattes and other kitchen adventures. Easy recipes like this serve as a reminder that sometimes the most memorable flavors come from the simplest ingredients.
This recipe sounds very simple (and is in many ways), but its magic is in the versatility it provides. Peaches are softened and blended into a silky, sunset‑colored cloud like purée. It captures the pure essence of ripe peaches in a way slices or syrups never quite can. It’s concentrated yet delicate, sweet but not sugary, and endlessly adaptable. Because it’s smooth, it integrates seamlessly into foods and drinks, adding flavor without altering texture.
Peach purée captures the pure essence of ripe peaches in a way slices or syrups never quite can. It’s concentrated yet delicate, sweet but not sugary, and endlessly adaptable. Because it’s smooth, it integrates seamlessly into foods and drinks, adding flavor without altering texture.
How to make Peach Purée
How to use Peach Purée
Seamlessly add peach purée to your favorite food and drinks; adding fruit flavor without the chunkiness of whole fruit.
Food:
- Marinades — mix with soy sauce or coconut aminos, olive oil, garlic, pepper flakes, fresh herbs and salt and pepper. Use to marinate chicken, salmon, or tofu.
- Dressings — Whisk with vinegar and olive oil for a bright, fruity vinaigrette.
- Salsas — Combine with jalapeño, onion, lime, and cilantro for a slightly sweet and fresh twist.
- Ice creams — fold into your favorite custard base.
- Breakfast bowls — pairs well with oatmeal, chia pudding, or yogurt
- Sauces — Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or cheesecake.
Drinks:
- Mocktails — a sparkling peach mojito comes to mind.
- Matcha latte — My favorite. A few tablespoons adds sweetness and a slight citrus flavor to your iced matcha latte.
- Cocktails — Think Bellinis, Palomas, spritzes, or a peach twist on a margarita.
Now I know fresh peaches aren’t accessible year round. But you can make this recipe using frozen peaches and enjoy the natural sweetness and versatility of peach purée all year round.
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