One thing I really miss having is a real garden. Living in an apartment I can’t exactly get a garden with rows and rows of corn, or tomatoes and green beans on the vine. But I make due with lots of fresh herbs. I love that little part of summer, gearing up for it in the beginning of spring when it’s still too cold to plant, and strategizing what is going to get planted, I just get a little overzealous and go to town. My little apartment garden is my sanctuary to get my fill of fresh herbs like oregano, chives, thyme and of course, my favorite, basil. That means I have to get my fill of fresh veggies from the market, I love that I can still eat fruit that was harvested at peak of ripeness during the holidays.

Whether it’s veggies or fruit, I like searching my pantry to see what I can find and I love that I can still eat fruit that was harvested at peak of ripeness during the holidays.
Del Monte® is always stocked in my pantry with a few extra cans of veggies and fruit to put to good use when I’m in the mood. Last week I had some friends come over for a visit and I wanted to whip up something simple yet scrumptious. And even though we’re getting into the thick of fall, with crisp air and leaves falling all around us, there are still ways to get the freshest taste right to you.

I started with can of Del Monte® Sliced Peaches, a pound cake cut into cubes, and some homemade whipped cream to make a light and summery peach parfait. In 10 minutes I had a dessert fit for summer to serve and it made the chilly fall a little bit more summery.

The steps are really simple, too! Take a couple slices of pound cake or angel food cake and cut it into cubes. Drain, reserving the juice, your 15 oz. can of Del Monte
® Sliced Peaches in Extra Light Syrup, and cut into small bite sized bits. Next, whip up some heavy cream with a little vanilla extract, a touch of sugar and a couple of tablespoons of your Del Monte
® sliced peaches in extra light syrup and you’re set to go! Get a couple of serving dishes out and layer your whipped cream, pound cake and peaches together and top with a sliced peach. Let them rest for 30 minutes so the peaches sweeten up the cream and you’re set to serve. You can have summer all year long with this dessert. It’s a hit no matter what time of year!
I’m totally down for simple dessert recipes like this. Especially during this crazy time of year when people seem to pop in with very little notice. Can I have one for breakfast?
I love the pictures, great lighting!
Pound cake and peaches = the perfect light dessert! And after meals like Thanksgiving, you need something light for after dinner. Love this, Megan!
Peaches and pineapples.
We stock a lot of canned corn, peas, beets, tropical fruit, pears, and peaches.
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If we’re talking canned: Pears, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and pineapple. And lots of beans, if legumes count.
Definitely canned tomatoes.
I always have tomatoes, artichokes and pineapple in the pantry !
I always keep canned peaches & pineapple on hand because I love them on cottage cheese, but I also try to keep at least one can of pumpkin, cherries and blueberries as well. You can make so many quick desserts with a can of fruit.
I always have tomatoes in the pantry, as well as canned pineapple. 🙂
I keep cans of peaches and pineapple in the pantry.
peaches, beans
Canned tomatoes always, but canned peaches come in handy for a quick dessert. Serve cold as a parfait or warm in a cobbler.
Mandarin Oranges and artichokes are my faves in my pantry.
Oh laaaaaaady! This looks incredible, my friend. And I really want 3 slices right now.
ooops! *that comment was meant for your last post haha. but oh well! Lots of deliciousness everywhere over here 😉
canned peaches, green beans and corn!!! yumm!
Definitely tomatoes
My husband loves him some canned corn, and I always make sure to have canned pineapple and green chiles on hand.
I like to keep tinned carrots, green beans and sweetcorn in the pantry! I also keep a large amount of tinned fruit because my children are big fans, some of our favorites are pineapple chunks and mandarins in light syrup.
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I always have tomatoes stocked on my shelves for last minute recipes
We like having canned pears and mandarin oranges as well and green beans and corn in our pantry.
I always keep corn and green beans in the cabinets.
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I like to stock zucchini
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Beets!
Onions
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Pineapple, tomatoes, and pears, artichoke hearts usually too
canned peaches and salsa are a must
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Sliced Peaches,Whole Kernel Corn, Tomatoes.
I’ve always got canned fruit in the pantry. This recipe looks so good!!
We love canned peaches for quick cobblers and we always have canned tomatoes on hand. Thanks!
I keep all sorts of canned fruit for whipping things up (I love your dessert!) like apricots, pineapples or mandarin oranges; plus no pantry can call itself a pantry without every conceivable type of canned tomato: diced, stewed, sauce, paste, whole, with chiles etc.!
I posted a tweet too: https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/403719989158371328
Green beans are a staple for me. Quick and easy and everybody likes them!
I like to stock canned beans and pineapple in my pantry
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-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/404098377589092353
I stock up on green beans and pears.
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/404403878252122112
stocked of pumpkin whenever its on sale, green beans, tomatoes and pears!
tweeted and thanks
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I like storing as many canned items as I can in my food storage…peaches, pears, pineapple, apples, beans, corn, green beans, we love it all! This recipe looks freaking fantastic…I want to eat it right now!
I love to stock canned peaches and corn
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/404642163473907713
peaches and mandarin oranges
We stock up on mandarin oranges and pears!
Pineapples are fab — just thrown in fried rice!
I love keeping canned peaches on hand for a healthy snack.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Diced tomatoes
tomatoes and pineapple
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I always keep Del monte canned peaches in my pantry. I buy the cans in 100% fruit juice for when I’m in the mood for a sweet treat without the added sugar. I just grab a fork and I’m all set. It’s so convenient and they taste so good!!
My favorite fruits or vegetables to stock in my pantry are pears and tomatoes. Love your simple and scrumptious creation!
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I always have canned tomatoes, green beans, and peaches on hand thanks for the giveaway
I like to keep corn in my pantry! thanks for a chance to win! kmassman gmail
I like peaches.
Carrots, peas and peaches.
I always have pineapple and tomatoes on hand.
Pineapple and diced tomato with green chili. 2 ingredients i use in a lot of recipes.
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Peaches and mandarin oranges are always in my pantry.
I always have beets and corn in the pantry
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I usually have corn and green beans available in our pantry.
I keep pineapple packed in juice in the pantry to use for smoothies.
i love pineapple and corn
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I always have canned peaches and canned green beans in my pantry.
i usually have canned corn, green beans, tomatoes and peaches stocked in my pantry
i posted a tweet:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/413123903465074688
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/413136512662786048
I love to stock canned peaches
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I always have like three different types of canned or frozen tomato products on hand at any one time! LOL
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/413360190386233345
I try to keep everything! I always have corn, green beans, tomatoes and lots of fruit.
Canned tomatoes of different types (puree, paste, diced, crushed, sauce) are my favorite to have on hand in the panty, but I also like to have pineapple, mandarin oranges, and corn stocked up, too.
I tweeted, too!
https://twitter.com/NotherAnneOther/status/413403833373446144
I like to stock up on canned corn.
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/413418912542248960
Cream corn and peas
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I can’t pick just one fruit or vegetable. We always have canned fruit for my son’s lunches, and canned beans to make chili.
canned tomato b/c we use it in chili and pasta dishes
We keep canned corn handy because I make a ton of soups – veggie, turkey noodle, corn chowder etc.
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