Peach Syrup Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Immerse yourself in the enchanting charm of Peach Syrup, a sublime elixir that whisks your senses away to a sun-drenched orchard in its prime. This ambrosial infusion is perfect for adorning pancakes, waffles, and ice cream with its succulent essence, or elevating your beverages—especially tea—with an irresistible burst of flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 59kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

Saucepan
Mesh Sieve

Ingredients

1 lb Peaches fresh or frozen, sliced
2 cups Water
1/2 cup Honey or granulated sugar

Instructions

Heat the ingredients. Place the sugar, water, and peaches into a small saucepan over medium heat allowing it to cook, while stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolved completely.
Simmer. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes until the peaches begin to soften. For a thicker sauce, you can use a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon to mash the peaches as they simmer.
Strain. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the peach chunks (but don't toss them because they can be used to make Peach Cobbler) into a jar with an air-tight lid. Store it in the fridge.

Notes

When straining the mixture through the sieve avoid mashing the peaches into the sieve. This will cause you to end up with cloudy syrup. Just simply pour it through the sieve and discard the sediment.

To chill the syrup quickly place it in the fridge or set the container in an ice bath.

Intensify the flavor. For a more intense peach flavor, you can simmer the peach pits (without the outer flesh) in the syrup as well. Remember to strain the syrup thoroughly after infusion.

Extend the shelf-life. Consider adding a touch of lemon juice or zest to enhance the flavor and balance the sweetness of the syrup. This will also extend the shelf-life of the syrup too.

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