This easy sweet peach syrup is a great way to add peach flavor to your favorite drinks, cocktails, and desserts and savour the flavors of peach season.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This recipe only uses four basic ingredients, which are easy to find and affordable.
- It can be used in multiple ways, such as drizzling over pancakes or waffles, mixing into cocktails or mocktails, or as a topping for ice cream and desserts.
- Making the syrup at home ensures no artificial preservatives or additives, providing a healthier and fresher option compared to store-bought syrups.
- The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, allowing for convenient use over multiple days.
Recipe Tips
Use High-Quality Peaches: If possible, use high-quality frozen peaches or fresh peaches when in season for the best flavor.
Mash Thoroughly: Ensure you thoroughly mash the peaches to extract as much juice and flavor as possible.
Thicker Syrup: If you prefer a thicker syrup, let it simmer a bit longer until it reaches your desired consistency.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Potato masher or fork
- Mesh sieve or strainer
- Heat-safe container
- Lemon squeezer (optional)
- Airtight storage container
Ingredients
- Peaches: frozen or fresh
- Sugar: granulated for sweetness
- Water
- Lemon juice: freshly squeezed
How to Make This Easy Sweet Peach Syrup
Combine Ingredients: Place the frozen (or fresh) peaches, granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice into a medium saucepan.
Heat and Stir: Set the saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture to combine all the ingredients.
Bring to a Simmer: Adjust the heat to bring the mixture to a simmer or a low, rolling boil. Continue to cook at a simmer, stirring often to prevent sticking and to help dissolve the sugar.
Cook and Smash Peaches: Cook the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes. While cooking, mash the peaches to break them apart using a wooden spoon or potato masher.
Strain the Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat. Pour the mixture through a mesh sieve into a heat-safe container to strain out the peach solids, leaving you with the sweet peach syrup.
Chill or Use Immediately: Refrigerate the syrup to chill before use. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Easy Sweet Peach Syrup
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Potato masher or fork
- Mesh sieve or strainer
- Heat-safe container
- Lemon squeezer (optional)
- Airtight storage container
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen peaches (or 3 cups fresh peaches)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the frozen (or fresh) peaches, granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice into a medium saucepan.
- Heat and Stir: Set the saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring to a Simmer: Adjust the heat to bring the mixture to a simmer or a low, rolling boil. Continue to cook at a simmer, stirring often to prevent sticking and to help dissolve the sugar.
- Cook and Smash Peaches: Cook the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes. While cooking, mash the peaches to break them apart using a wooden spoon or potato masher.
- Strain the Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat. Pour the mixture through a mesh sieve into a heat-safe container to strain out the peach solids, leaving you with the sweet peach syrup.
- Chill or Use Immediately: Refrigerate the syrup to chill before use. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- Use High-Quality Peaches: If possible, use high-quality frozen peaches or fresh peaches when in season for the best flavor.
- Mash Thoroughly: Ensure you thoroughly mash the peaches to extract as much juice and flavor as possible.
- Thicker Syrup: If you prefer a thicker syrup, let it simmer a bit longer until it reaches your desired consistency.