Picture this: you open your freezer and find a bag of peaches from the last time you bought a box from The Peach Truck. It’s easy to forget they’re in there, tucked behind frozen dinners and ice cream. But the second you see them, it all comes back to you. The warm afternoon you picked the peaches up, how they smelled on the counter, and how you saved some to savor later on. And now here they are, still full of summer sweetness and waiting for you to use them.

If you’ve been wondering what to do with frozen peaches you saved from last season, you have more options than you think. In this guide, we’ll explore just what you can do to use up your peaches from last season to make room for a fresh box.

Easy Ways to Use Frozen Peaches

Using frozen peaches doesn’t have to be complicated. If you’re staring at that bag and wondering what to do with it, here are a few ideas to get you started:

Blend Them Into a Smoothie

This is usually the first thing people think of when thinking about frozen fruit. And what better way to start your day than with a delicious smoothie?

How to do it:

1. Grab a handful of frozen peaches
2. Add them to a blender with:
   • Water or milk
   • Any other assorted ingredients you want, such as:
     
     • Yogurt
     • Honey
     • Protein powder
     • Complimentary fruits (strawberries, mango, banana, etc)
3. Blend until smooth

Since the peaches are frozen, they’ll create the texture needed without any ice.

Warm Them Into a Simple Peach Topping

Upgrade your meal with the perfect topping.

How to do it:

1. Add frozen peaches to a saucepan
2. Sprinkle in:
   • 1-2 tablespoons of sugar
   • A squeeze of lemon juice
3. Let them simmer on low for 10-15 minutes

They'll turn soft and syrupy; perfect for pancakes, waffles, biscuits, or ice cream.

Make a Peach Sorbet

This one is quick, simple, and delicious.

How to do it:

1. Let frozen peaches thaw for about 5-10 minutes (just to soften slightly)
2. Blend with:
   
   • A drizzle of honey
   • A squeeze of lemon
3. Blend until smooth and creamy

That's it. No churning, no fuss, just a tasty peach treat.

Baking with Frozen Peaches

Making a baked dessert using frozen peaches means the peeling, slicing, and prep work is already behind you. What’s left is the good part. You can pull a bag from the freezer and be halfway done with the preparation before the oven is fully preheated. And because those peaches were likely frozen at their peak, the flavor hasn’t gone anywhere. 

Here are a few ways to use frozen peaches in your baking:

• Cobbler using frozen peaches: a classic that comes together easily, baking into something soft, bubbling, and golden
  
• Crisps and crumbles: quick to assemble, with a warm fruit base and a buttery topping
• Rustic galettes or hand pies: simple baking that lets the peaches shine
• Muffins or bread: something to share with loved ones

When the fruit is already prepared, and the flavor still shines through, dessert feels less like a task and more like something to enjoy along the way.

How to Freeze This Season's Peaches

We’ve gone over what to do with frozen peaches, but not how to freeze them properly. When thinking about this season’s peaches, you may want to have a plan in mind for the best way to freeze them when the time comes. Here are a few tips and tricks:

Start with Ripe Peaches

The best peaches to freeze are the ones that are fully conditioned and feel somewhat soft to the touch. The kind you get from The Peach Truck at peak season? Those peaches are the perfect type.

Boil, Peel, and Slice

Place your peaches in boiling water for 10-15 seconds to make them easier to peel. Make sure to put them into an ice bath after taking them out to stop any further cooking. Once cool, the skin should come right off. After they are peeled, cut the peaches into slices.

Keep the Brown Away

In order to keep your peaches from browning, toss them with sugar and lemon juice to help preserve their color and freshness.

Store Them for Later Use

Transfer your peaches to gallon-sized freezer bags, about 6-8 cups of peaches to a bag. Make sure to release all air from the bags before sealing them. After that, simply store them in your freezer.

Make Sure to Stay Stocked

At some point, that last bag of frozen peaches is going to run out. And when it does, you’ll realize it’s worth stocking up again for the flavor, sweetness, and that little bit of summer that you were able to hold onto all year long.

The good news is that when peach season comes along, you can do it all over again. Schedule a home delivery or pick them up at a local Peach Truck stop near you and get ready to enjoy them fresh, share them with family and friends, and set a few aside for later. Months from now, when you open your freezer and see those frozen peaches waiting for you, you’ll be glad you did.