Peaches, Peaches

Categories: Farmers Market,Market Products

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If you’ve lived in Alabama for any length of time, you know that the month of June is that magical time of year when peaches begin to grace the tables of the farmers’ markets. Sure, Georgia may think it holds the crown on peaches, but that’s only because we Alabamians have been selfishly eating all our peaches ourselves.

Don’t worry about being greedy when you find yourself with bushels of peaches in your kitchen. Try some of these great recipes and tips for freezing peaches and you’ll be knee-deep in tasty treats!

Peach Salsa:

http://southernfood.about.com/od/salsarecipes/r/r70728f.htm

Peach-Raspberry Pie:

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/peach_raspberry_pie.html

Peach Muffin:

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/peach-muffins/

Peach Tart (for kids to make):

http://www.nuggetmarket.com/recipes/252/easy-peach-tart-for-kids-in-the-kitchen/

Peach Punch:

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/governors-mansion-peach-punch-50400000112157/

How to freeze peaches (great for a tasty snack):

http://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/preserving-canning/freeze-peaches/