Nothing beats the feeling of biting into a perfectly ripe and juicy peach in the middle of summer. That adds to the sweetness of National Peach Day, celebrated this year on Wednesday, August 27. There are lots of ways to celebrate with the family, whether you like to make peach pies, do crafts, or just love savoring this fresh, seasonal fruit.

Keep reading for some peachy inspiration on how you can celebrate National Peach Day at home or at your local orchard.

Pick Up Fresh Peaches

Visiting a local orchard like Robinette’s to purchase fresh-picked peaches is a great opportunity for kids to learn where their food comes from. Stop in the bakery to pick up a ready-made peach pie or some fruit wine to make your summer even sweeter at those backyard barbecues.

Make Peach Cobbler

Turn your kitchen into a mini bakery and create a delicious peach cobbler for all to enjoy.

You will need:

  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 4 cups fresh peaches – peeled, pitted, sliced
  • 2 white sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 ground cinnamon
  • 1 baking powder
  • ¼ salt

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Pour butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. Add in peaches and two tablespoons of the sugar; toss until coated.
  4. Stir together flour, one cup sugar, milk, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
  5. Spoon batter over peaches.
  6. Bake until the top is golden brown (45 minutes).

 

Plan a Peach-Themed Picnic

Coordinate a peach-themed picnic in your backyard or a nearby park to enjoy the season. Pack a basket with the peach cobbler you made, peach iced tea, peach salsa and chips, peach muffins, and fresh peach slices that you can dip in yogurt or chocolate. Eat on a blanket, play some lawn games, and soak up the nice weather with the kids.

Get Crafty With a Giant Peach

Here’s a fun peach craft that your kids can hang on the fridge or in the window to celebrate their love of this juicy snack.

You will need:

  • Tissue paper (orange, yellow, pink)
  • White (PVA) glue
  • Paper plate
  • Scraps of brown and green paper

Directions:

  • Paint glue onto the back of the paper plate.
  • Rip up the tissue paper into small pieces.
  • Stick them all over the glued back.
  • Paint on another thin layer of glue to manage loose edges.
  • Cut out a small rectangle piece of brown paper as well as a green leaf.
  • Stick them to the peach.
  • Hang and dry.

Learn Fun Facts About Peaches

  • Peaches can be traced back more than 8,000 years. They originated in China, and symbolized longevity, immortality, and good luck.
  • There are more than 2,000 different varieties of peaches, from yellow-fleshed to doughnut-shaped.
  • Peaches are a rich source of vitamins A, C, and E, great for maintaining healthy skin, fighting off free radicals, and boosting immunity. They also contain lots of dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.
  • The fuzz on the skin of peaches are called trichomes, and their job is to protect against pests and insects, while retaining moisture.
  • Georgia is known as the “Peach State”, even though this fruit is not native to Georgia.
  • The peach pit contains a seed known as an embryo, and this is how new peach trees are grown.

Now you can wow your friends with all your peachy knowledge!