Made with just a handful of ingredients, this Simple Peach Syrup is a great way to use fresh summer peaches. This delicious recipe is the perfect way to add additional flavor peach flavor to your favorite recipes!
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Simple peach syrup is a delicious sweet syrup made with fresh peaches. It's the best way to use up ripe peaches during peach season.
This simple peach syrup recipe is an easy way to add extra flavor to any peach recipe.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This simple syrup recipe requires only a few simple ingredients and simple steps. You have control over the sweetness of the syrup by adjusting the amount of sugar. You can make it more or less sweet.
The addition of lemon juice gives a tangy twist to the syrup. It helps balance the sweetness and adds a bright citrus note.
Ways To Use Fresh Peach Syrup
There are so many favorite ways to use this delicious simple syrup. You can drizzle it over vanilla ice cream, fresh peach pie, peach ice cream, peach cake or French toast. You can mix it into drinks like Italian soda, club soda, peach iced tea or your favorite cocktails. It's also great mixed in to fruit salads.
Ingredients You Need
- Fresh or frozen peaches: You can use either fresh or frozen peaches, depending on availability and preference.
- Granulated sugar: Added to sweeten the syrup and enhance the natural sweetness of the peaches.
- Water: Added to the saucepan along with the peaches and sugar to create the liquid base for the syrup.
- Lemon juice: An optional ingredient that can be added to the syrup for a tangy and bright flavor.
Step By Step Photos
Boil peaches with water and sugar.
Strain through a fine-mesh strainer.
How To Make Peach Simple Syrup From Scratch
Step 1. Combine ingredients: In a saucepan, mix sliced peaches, sugar, and water.
Step 2. Bring to boil: Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil while stirring occasionally.
Step 3. Simmer: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until peaches are soft and the liquid thickens.
Step 4. Cool: Remove from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
Step 5. Blend: Use a blender or food processor to puree the peach mixture until smooth.
Step 6. Strain: Strain the puree through a fine-mesh strainer to remove pulp or solids.
Step 7. Add lemon juice (optional): Stir in lemon juice if desired.
Step 8. Cool and store: Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a jar or bottle.
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Tips
- For the best flavor, select peaches that are ripe and fragrant. They should be slightly soft to the touch and give off a sweet aroma.
- The sweetness of peaches can vary, so it's a good idea to taste them before adding the sugar.
- Straining the peach mixture through a fine mesh strainer after blending helps remove any remaining pulp or solids.
Frequently Asked Questions About Peach Simple Syrup
While fresh or frozen peaches are recommended for the best flavor, you can use canned peaches as a substitute.
Yes, the peach syrup can be used as a flavoring ingredient in baking. It can be added to cakes, muffins, or other baked goods to infuse them with peach flavor.
You can store peach syrup in a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Yes. Transfer it to an airtight container, leaving some space for expansion, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw frozen peach syrup in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature. Stir well before using to recombine any separated ingredients.
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Simple Peach Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 cups peaches fresh or frozen
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium sized saucepan, combine the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the peaches are soft and the liquid has thickened.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Using a blender or food processor, puree the peach mixture until it's smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any pulp or solids.
- Stir in the lemon juice and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
Notes
- For the best flavor, select peaches that are ripe and fragrant. They should be slightly soft to the touch and give off a sweet aroma.
- The sweetness of peaches can vary, so it's a good idea to taste them before adding the sugar.
- Straining the peach mixture through a fine mesh strainer after blending helps remove any remaining pulp or solids.
- Storing: Store peach syrup in a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezing: Transfer it to an airtight container, leaving some space for expansion, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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