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Peach Syrup

A quick and easy homemade peach syrup that captures the essence of summer, perfect for drizzling on pancakes, mixing into drinks, or adding to desserts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Sauces and Condiments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups fresh peaches peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Glass jars or bottles for storage

Method
 

  1. Wash, peel, and chop the peaches.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped peaches, sugar, and water.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes until the syrup thickens slightly.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice during the last few minutes of simmering to brighten the flavor.
  6. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean container to remove solids.
  7. If using, stir the vanilla extract into the strained syrup.
  8. Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring it to jars or bottles for storage.

Notes

Store the syrup in sterilized jars in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 weeks or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.