"I like frozen peaches ... if your recipe already calls for plenty of sweetener, using canned peaches -- especially in heavy syrup -- can push the dish into the territory of saccharine.

There's nothing like eating a fresh, juicy peach, but there are some culinary situations in which frozen and canned versions of the fruit are worth having.

From sweet peaches ... in heavy syrup has more than double the calories of light syrup, it is more akin to a sugary dessert than a healthy snack, and can be a flavorful addition to use in desserts ...