Made with just a handful of ingredients, this Simple Peach Syrup captures the essence of summer in a bottle. It's perfect for drizzling over pancakes and waffles, stirring it into cocktails and lemonades, or using it as a topping for ice cream and yogurt.
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Simple Peach Syrup is a homemade sweet syrup that captures the essence of fresh peaches. One of the advantages of this recipe is its customizability.
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It's perfect to enhance the taste of lemonades and teas. It's also great as a topping for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt, and cakes, elevating them with a burst of peachy goodness.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This recipe requires only a few basic 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.
Ingredients You'll 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 Instructions
Step 1: In a medium sized saucepan, combine the peaches, granulated sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
Step 4: 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.
Step 5: Stir in the lemon juice and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
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Expert Tips
- Choose ripe and fragrant peaches: 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.
- Adjust sugar according to peach sweetness: The sweetness of peaches can vary, so it's a good idea to taste them before adding the sugar.
- Use a blender or food processor: To achieve a smooth and uniform consistency, use a blender or food processor to puree the peach mixture.
- Strain for a smoother texture: Straining the peach mixture through a fine-mesh strainer after blending helps remove any remaining pulp or solids.
Variations
- Ginger: Add a touch of warmth and spice by incorporating freshly grated ginger into the syrup. Peel and grate a small piece of ginger and simmer it along with the peaches, sugar, and water.
- Spiced: For warmth, incorporate spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves. Add a pinch of your desired spices to the simmering peach mixture.
- Vanilla: Infuse the syrup with vanilla by adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract or scraping the seeds from a vanilla bean pod into the peach mixture before simmering.
Storing & Freezing
Storing: Allow the syrup to cool completely at room temperature. Transfer the syrup to a clean and airtight container. The peach syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Freezing: If you want to extend the shelf life of your peach syrup beyond a couple of weeks, you can freeze it. Pour the cooled syrup into a freezer safe container or ice cube trays. Place the container or trays in the freezer. The peach syrup can be frozen for up to 3 to 4 months.
Recipe FAQ's
While fresh or frozen peaches are recommended for the best flavor, you can use canned peaches as a substitute.
Yes. It adds a tangy note to balance the sweetness of the syrup. If you prefer a pure peach flavor without any tang, you can omit the lemon juice.
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.
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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
- Choose ripe and fragrant peaches: 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.
- Adjust sugar according to peach sweetness: The sweetness of peaches can vary, so it's a good idea to taste them before adding the sugar.
- Use a blender or food processor: To achieve a smooth and uniform consistency, use a blender or food processor to puree the peach mixture.
- Strain for a smoother texture: Straining the peach mixture through a fine-mesh strainer after blending helps remove any remaining pulp or solids.
- Storing: Allow the syrup to cool completely at room temperature. Transfer the syrup to a clean and airtight container. The peach syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezing: If you want to extend the shelf life of your peach syrup beyond a couple of weeks, you can freeze it. Pour the cooled syrup into a freezer safe container or ice cube trays. Place the container or trays in the freezer. The peach syrup can be frozen for up to 3 to 4 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.
Enjoy!
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