Peach Simple Syrup is arguably the MOST fruit syrup that says summer!! With the fresh ripe peach flavor, sugar, and a tang from lemon juice this syrup is sunshine in a bottle!
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Forget store-bought syrups with artificial flavors. Making your own is incredibly easy, uses just a few simple ingredients, and delivers an intensely real peach flavor that's simply unmatched.
Peach simple syrup is just the thing to enhance many of your drinks, like iced tea or lemonade. Top your morning pancakes, waffles, or yogurt with the fresh taste of peaches. Drizzle it over cut-up fresh fruit or mix it in with your summer fruit salad for the sweetness and flavor of peaches.
Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
Peach Syrup
Equipment
- saucepan
- fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup diced fresh peaches 300g, about 2 peaches
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add peaches, sugar, water and lemon juice.
- Stir the mixture and bring to a simmer on medium heat; the peaches will soften after 5-6 minutes.
- Take off the heat then take the peaches out with a slotted spoon on an external plate. Mash with a fork then return to the pot.
- Return the pot to low heat and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly then strain into a heat-safe container.
- Chill in your fridge.
Notes
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Nutrition
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Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- In a medium saucepan, add peaches, sugar, water, and lemon juice.
- Stir the mixture and bring to a simmer. Keep stirring until sugar dissolves and peaches start to soften, usually after 5-6 minutes.
- Take off the heat, then take the cooked peaches out with a slotted spoon on an external plate. Mash with a fork and return to the pot. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender.
- Return the pot to low heat and continue to cook for another 10 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a heat-safe container. Chill in your fridge.
💬 FAQs
Peach syrup is a simple syrup made by cooking fresh peaches. Many desserts, drinks and breakfast items can enjoy the taste of peaches by adding peach syrup to these dishes.
Yes, frozen peaches can be used when making peach syrup. Be sure to thaw out fully before using.
Simple syrup has gone bad if it starts to become cloudy.
Amira's Tips
- The peel helps give the syrup a beautiful color, so it's not necessary to peel before cooking. They are strained out at the end.
- Frozen peaches can be used after fully thawing first.
- When straining the peach syrup, you may want to use a wooden spoon to push down on the pulp and squeeze all the juices out.
Storage
Refrigerate - Peach syrup should be stored in a sealed container in your refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
Freeze- Peach simple syrup freezes well for up to three months. For easy use, pour into an ice cube tray and freeze.
Ways to use peach simple syrup
- An easy way to take your delicious Condensed Milk Ice Cream to the next level. Try it with vanilla ice cream or peach ice cream flavors.
- Syrups are the best way to sweeten your cold drinks, use it for your next Virgin Mojito to add an extra layer of flavor.
- Make this refreshing Peach Iced Tea a classic comfort for the perfect summer sip.
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I love this syrup to make peach lemonade, it is such a welcoming drink on hot summer days... SO refreshing. You gotta try it.
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