This $3.48 Walmart Find Brings Me Back to Childhood—I Can’t Stop Eating It

When I was a kid, my mom always kept a can of peaches in the pantry. If you poured syrupy peaches into a bowl and added a dollop of Cool Whip, you had dessert. The sticky-sweet jarred fruit was also breakfast when we were out of cereal, and a snack when I swore there was “nothing good to eat.”

When I spotted Walmart’s Bettergoods Yellow Cling Peach Halves in the canned fruit aisle—elegantly labeled and neatly stacked—I felt a wave of nostalgia. These peeled and sliced peaches are packed in a light syrup and kissed with almond-y amaretto.

Why I Love Walmart’s Yellow Cling Peach Halves

I love these peaches because they are tender without being mushy, and they hold their shape whether eaten straight from the can or dressed in a dish. Even though the slices are packed in syrup, they’re sweet but not cloying.

Fresh peaches are, of course, wonderful, but they have a short window of freshness. These jarred ones, on the other hand, are shelf-stable, ready when you are, and require absolutely zero prep. All of that makes them a pantry MVP in my book, ideal as an instant upgrade to breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

As an added bonus, the clean, modern packaging stands out from traditional canned fruit. To me, these cling peaches are a simple, affordable product that exceeds its price tag.

How I Use Bettergoods Yellow Cling Peach Halves

When I open a jar, I usually start with one of two things: yogurt or toast. For yogurt, I layer Greek yogurt, the peach halves, granola, and sometimes a drizzle of honey. The peaches add the perfect amount of sweetness to balance out the tartness of the yogurt and the crunch of the granola. For toast, I spread cream cheese on a thick slice of sourdough and pile on a few peaches for a sweet, savory, and satisfying start to the day.

I also use these peaches to make speedy desserts, like peach shortcakes with store-bought biscuits and whipped cream, or peach cobbler topped with oats, brown sugar, and butter crumble. I’ve even blended them into smoothies and whipped up a quick peach sauce to serve over pancakes. The Walmart website suggests using them on charcuterie boards and in cocktails and mocktails.

In short, these Bettergoods Yellow Cling Peach Halves are my pantry shortcut to so many dishes. (And if they aren’t used right away after opening, they can be stored in the fridge for a few days.)

Whether I’m chasing childhood memories or just trying to get breakfast on the table fast, these jarred peaches are an easy win. And in a world of “meh” canned fruit, they actually make me excited to open the pantry.

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