Our Best Sweet-and-Juicy Peach Recipes

Written by Diana McMillen. Photographs by Pete Krumhardt and Bob Stekfo

Exquisitely ripe fresh peaches are a favorite at Midwest roadside stands, farmers markets and supermarkets--perfect for creating luscious peachy dishes. You can substitute frozen peaches in most of these recipes when fresh ones aren't in season.

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Just peachy: Pannekoeken

This Dutch specialty, a puff pancake, bakes into a bowl shape that cradles a pile of sliced fresh peaches. The recipe comes from the Hidden Lake Bed and Breakfast in Jonesboro, Illinois, where the pannekoeken gets a dollop of sour cream and a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar. "It's simple, presents elegantly and always generates a round of oohs and aahs from our guests," says B&B co-owner Mary Jo Smith. "We typically serve it with maple sausage."

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