Making this peach simple syrup at home is a fun way to extend the shelf life of some of your favorite summertime fruits. There are plenty of delicious ways to use it!
Transforming fresh peaches into a delicious simple syrup extends the shelf life of the fruit. It’s perfectly suitable to use fruit that is getting too soft to eat fresh, meaning that it helps eliminate waste in the kitchen, too.
Peach Simple Syrup
Oh, friends, this is so easy. If you’re a fan of the peach Torani syrup common in hip coffee houses, you are going to love this.
This fresh peach syrup recipe is ready to use in a little more than an hour. (Most of that is just cooling time, so you’ll need to put very little effort into this!)
Ingredients
Peaches — Fresh peaches are perhaps the perfect early summer fruit. Choose fresh fruit that’s available to you locally for the best peach flavor.
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Sugar — Use your favorite brand of granulated cane sugar. I prefer organic, as it allows me to avoid GMO ingredients or those that have been dried down with glyphosate. You can also use brown sugar, which will give the syrup a darker color and a rich molasses-y flavor.
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Making it
To make this fresh peach simple syrup, start by thoroughly washing the peaches. Peeling the peaches is not necessary, but you’ll see a color differential based on whether or not you choose to peel the peaches. Leaving the skins on results in a somewhat pink syrup; remove skins for a more yellow/orange finished product.
Remove the pits and chop the peaches into chunks. Combine the chopped peaches with the water and sugar in a saucepan.
Simmer for five minutes, then remove from heat and allow mixture to sit for about an hour.
Strain cooked peaches over a measuring cup or small bowl. Retain the peaches for use in another recipe. (They’re great over ice cream!)
Transfer the finished peach simple syrup to a bottle or jar with a sealable lid and refrigerate.
FAQs
Can this syrup be made sugar free?
Yes, you can use your favorite natural sugar alternative but the resulting syrup will be thinner than one made with sugar. It will still taste great!
Can I use frozen peaches?
Absolutely you can.
How long will it last?
The peach syrup will last in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. For longer storage, you can freeze it. (Freezing it in ice cube trays creates single serving sizes perfect for adding to drinks.)
Ways to Use this Peach Syrup
- Peach simple syrup for tea. This recipe is perfect for adding flavor to hot or iced tea.
- Sparkly drinks. Stir some into iced tea or simply combine it with sparkling water for a fruity cooler.
- Lemonade. Stir a tablespoon or two into lemonade for a peachy summertime drink.
- Dessert. Combine it with vanilla ice cream for a milkshake that’s just peachy.
- Baking. Drizzle over a freshly baked cake to add flavor and help retain moisture.
- Flavor jam seltzer. Add some to this easy jam seltzer for a fruitier flavor profile.
- Breakfast. Pour over pancakes or French toast for a fruity sweet morning.
More Simple Syrup Recipes
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Homemade Peach Simple Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups peaches chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Combine peaches, sugar, and water in a saucepan.1 1/2 cups peaches, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes. Slightly mashing the fruit while it is cooking can release some of the flavor, but will also result in a slightly cloudier end product. If you want a nice clear syrup, don't mash the fruit.
- Remove from heat and allow to steep for 1 hour.
- Strain peaches through a fine mesh strainer.
- Transfer the finished syrup to a bottle or jar with a sealable lid.
Notes
- The peach syrup will last in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. For longer storage, you can freeze it. (Freezing it in ice cube trays creates single serving sizes perfect for adding to drinks.)
