Peach Cobbler? Yes, Please!

My connection with peaches began as far back as I can remember. When you grow up in a state with it’s motto after a fruit, that fruit had better be good….and it is! Georgia was given the name, “The Peach State” apparently because we have perfected the peach growing process, producing the sweetest, juiciest, “taste like summer” food that other states should be envious of. (When I say, “we”, of course I mean the amazing farmers around us!)

From the time I can remember, my mom would take fresh peaches in the summer, cut them up, put them in freezer bags, and freeze them for the rest of the year. We would use them throughout the year for cobblers, homemade ice cream, and pound cake toppings. I spent many days with my childhood best friend at her family’s peach farm in south Georgia. I have memories of eating peaches right off the tree, fuzzy skin and all, right down to the big peach pit.

If you live in the south, surely you have stopped at a farmer’s market or roadside stand to purchase the fresh peaches straight from the farm. (If not, you are overdue!) If you are lucky enough, you will pass a family peach orchard that has a sign out front that says, “You Pick”. This means that you bring your own bag, basket, or bucket and pick fresh peaches right off the tree. Most of time time leaving your payment in a coffee can they have left out on the porch for the honor system. My daughter and I love stopping by one particular family’s orchard for white peaches in the summer. A treat we look forward to all year.

I am a peach lover in many forms. I can eat my weight in them just peeled and cut up in a bowl. There are several other forms I love and I’ll share with you as well. Summer isn’t over yet- you still have time to try some!

First of all, of course, is peach cobbler. A staple in the south that is best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. I’ll share a super easy and fast way to prepare it. Taught to me by a sweet lady in our church when I was in college.

Many nights in the summer I don’t want to spend an hour on a cobbler and I may be the only one craving peach cobbler, so get ready for this… I make peach cobbler for ONE….in a MUG…in the MICROWAVE! YES!! I literally have peaches in a fruit bowl right this second calling my name! All by myself I can have warm, fresh peach cobbler. You’re welcome.

I could tell you about peach ice cream, peach salsa, grilled peaches, peaches with honey, peaches and pound cake, peach fried pies, peach tea lemonade, and a host of other summer goodness. Comment below and share your favorite ways to eat peaches. I can’t wait to try yours!