IT’S NATIONAL Peach Month and this juicy celebration calls for some fuzzy fun.
We’ve got plenty of ideas to help you enjoy every delicious bite. Check out our ideas below…
Grilled Peach Perfection
For a savory twist, try grilling peaches! Perfect as a side dish or a dessert, grilled peaches bring out an irresistible caramelised sweetness.
Ingredients:
4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted2 tbsp honey1 tbsp olive oilA pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.Brush the peach halves with olive oil and honey.Place the peaches on the grill, cut side down.Grill for about 4-5 minutes until you see grill marks and the peaches are tender.Sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!
Peach Iced Tea
Combine the classic refreshment of iced tea with the sweetness of peaches for a drink that’s sure to cool you down.
Ingredients:
4 peaches, pitted and sliced
8 cups water
4 black tea bags
1/2 cup sugar
Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions:
In a large pot, bring water to a boil.Add the sliced peaches and sugar, and simmer for 10 minutes.Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes.Strain the mixture into a pitcher, discard the solids, and refrigerate.Serve over ice with a slice of lemon.
DIY Peach Scrub
Pamper yourself with a homemade peach scrub that leaves your skin feeling soft and smelling delicious.
Ingredients:
2 ripe peaches, mashed
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil
Instructions:
Combine mashed peaches with sugar and coconut oil.
Mix until you have a coarse paste.
Store in an airtight container and use it as an exfoliating scrub in the shower.
You can pick up plenty of juicy peaches at Peacocks Greengrocers, let us know how you get on!