By Jennifer Alexander Ruple (Originally printed in the Summer 2026 issue of The Buzz Book)
Fresh peaches are one of summer’s sweetest rewards. Pick up a few at your local farmers market or farm stand and bring that just-picked flavor to the table with two simple seasonal recipes.
Whether you’re craving something fresh and scoopable or a sweet-and-savory dinner idea, these peach-forward recipes make the most of the season.
Fresh peaches add a sweet summer twist to this easy salsa. Serve it with tortilla chips or pair it with your favorite grilled dish.
Cut peaches into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
Roughly chop tomato, onion, jalapeño and cilantro and add to a food processor. Pulse until pieces are small but not pulverized.
Combine tomato mixture with peaches. Refrigerate for two hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Sweet peaches, creamy burrata, salty prosciutto and a drizzle of hot honey come together in an easy flatbread that feels special without requiring a lot of work.
Heat oven to 400°F. On a baking sheet, place two flatbreads. Generously brush with olive oil.
Add peach slices to flatbreads. Tear each burrata ball into several pieces, then tuck them between peach slices. Sprinkle with sea salt.
Crumple prosciutto slices and add to flatbreads.
Bake flatbreads for about 10 minutes. Then turn the oven to broil and continue to cook until prosciutto is crispy and cheese begins to brown. Remove from oven.
Drizzle with hot honey and garnish with torn basil leaves and red pepper flakes.
Peach season never seems to last quite long enough, so enjoy these recipes while local peaches are at their peak. Pick up an extra basket and try both—Peach Salsa for snacking and Peach and Prosciutto Flatbread for your next easy end-of-summer meal.
Where do you find your favorite peaches in Northwest Ohio? One of our favorites is the farm market at MacQueens Orchards in Holland, Ohio.