Peach Syrup

Peach syrup is bright and delicious and incredibly easy to make. A great way to enjoy summer's flavors all year long is by making homemade peach simple syrup, which captures the fresh, juicy flavor of ripe peaches.

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 in with your summer fruit salad with the sweetness and flavor of peaches.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love It
• 📝 Ingredients
• 🥄 Instructions
• 🥣 Equipment
• 💬 FAQs
• 👍 Amira's Tips
• 🧺 Storage
• 🍽️ Serve With
• 📣 Related Recipes
• Peach Syrup

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• Fresh peach syrup is a wonderful way to add a bit of homemade goodness to your favorite dishes while impressing your friends and family.
• This homemade peach syrup recipe is far superior to store-bought syrups as it is loaded with fresh peach flavor and just the right amount of sweetness.
• One of my favorite ways to use fresh summer peaches during peach season.
• A delicious recipe with only a few ingredients.

📝 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.

📋 Ingredient Notes/ Variations

• Peaches: Fresh peaches are preferred for the best flavor.
• Water: Needed in any simple syrup recipe.
• Cane sugar is the sweetener in this recipe.
• Lemon juice

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. In a medium saucepan, add peaches, sugar, water, and lemon juice.
2. Stir the mixture and bring to a simmer. Keep stirring until sugar dissolves and peaches start to soften, usually after 5-6 minutes.
3. 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.
4. 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.

🥣 Equipment

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• Saucepan
• Fine mesh strainer

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💬 FAQs

👍 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.

🍽️ Serve With

• 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.

📣 Related Recipes

• Chicken Francese is tender chicken in a buttery lemon sauce cooked easily on your stovetop.
• Can't get enough of fresh summer fruits? Try this bright and Easy Fruit Salad recipe with a light dressing and all your favorite fruits.
• Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix is super easy for your summer potluck. Quick, easy to make and filled with peach goodness.

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