Peach Syrup Recipe
A sweet and fruity homemade peach syrup perfect for drinks, desserts, and more.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced (or frozen peaches, thawed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for freshness)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the diced peaches, sugar, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the peaches are soft and the syrup thickens slightly.
- Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the syrup into a clean bowl or jar, pressing gently on the peaches to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Stir in the lemon juice for added freshness, if desired.
- Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a stronger peach flavor, let the syrup sit overnight in the refrigerator before straining.
- Save the strained peach pulp to use as a topping for yogurt or ice cream.