Fresh Peach Syrup is a sweet, tart and fragrant syrup that captures the essence of summer in a bottle. Made with ripe peaches and a touch of sugar and lemon juice, this golden liquid is perfect for enhancing iced teas, brightening up pancakes or anything else you want to add it to.
This Fresh Peach Syrup captures the flavor of one of summer’s most iconic fruits, ripe peaches.
This syrup features the vibrant, peachy taste of summer and is perfect for drizzling over pancakes, warm desserts, teas or coffee – and also uplifting cocktails and cool summertime beverages.
Also, with this peaches with syrup recipe, you can also take the cooked peach slices and use them as toppings for your pancakes, yogurt or anything else for a sweet peachy kick!
Key Elements Of This Recipe
- Ripe Yellow Peaches: If you can find soft, ripe, yellow peaches – they work best for this recipe.
- Agave Nectar: Adds that extra sweetness with a mild, complimentary taste.
- Lemon Juice: Brightens up the syrup and balances out the sweetness with a slight tartness.
The Ingredients for Fresh Peach Syrup
- 3 Ripe Peaches (large, peeled & cut)
- 1/3 cup White Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Madhava Agave Nectar
- 2 Lemons (juiced)
- 1 cup Water
The Equipment Needed
How To Make Fresh Peach Syrup
This peach syrup recipe is incredibly simple. Begin by washing, coring, slicing and peeling your peaches. Afterwards, wash and slice your lemons in half, as well.
Then, in your stock pot, combine your white sugar, agave nectar, lemon juice and water, over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a low simmer, then add in your peeled and cut peaches.
Give everything a good mix and let it come back to a low simmer.
Let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes and then remove from the heat and let it sit for another 5 minutes for it to cool a bit.
Strain Your Syrup
Take your strainer or ladle and carefully transfer just the liquid from your peach syrup into a heat-safe jar or container. (The macerated peaches can be used as a topping for pancakes or yogurt.)
Then serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
What Can You Use Fresh Peach Syrup For?
This fresh peach syrup is so versatile, you can use it on almost anything – to give it that sweet & fruity twist. Here are some suggestions.
- Beverages
- Cocktails: Use it in cocktails like Bellinis or peach margaritas.
- Tea: Sweeten iced tea or hot tea with peach syrup.
- Breakfast:
- Pancakes and Waffles: Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or French toast.
- Yogurt: Stir into yogurt for a fruity twist.
- Oatmeal: Mix into oatmeal or other hot cereals.
- Desserts:
- Ice Cream: Pour over ice cream or frozen yogurt.
- Pies and Tarts: Brush over pies or tarts to add shine and extra peach flavor.
- Cooking:
- Marinades and Glazes: Use in marinades or glazes for meats, especially pork or chicken.
- Salad Dressings: Incorporate into vinaigrettes for a fruity salad dressing.
- Sauces: Add to sauces for a sweet and savory dish.
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Fresh Peach Syrup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Ripe Peaches, (large, peeled & cut)
- 1/3 cup White Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Madhava Agave Nectar
- 2 Lemons, (juiced)
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
How To Make Fresh Peach Syrup
- This peach syrup recipe is incredibly simple. Begin by washing, coring, slicing and peeling your peaches. Afterwards, wash and slice your lemons in half, as well.
- Then, in your stock pot, combine your white sugar, agave nectar, lemon juice and water, over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a low simmer, then add in your peeled and cut peaches.
- Give everything a good mix and let it come back to a low simmer.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes and then remove from the heat and let it sit for another 5 minutes for it to cool a bit.
Strain Your Syrup
- Take your strainer or ladle and carefully transfer just the liquid from your peach syrup into a heat-safe jar or container. (The macerated peaches can be used as a topping for pancakes or yogurt.)
- Then serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is just an estimate derived by an online calculation tool.
FAQ
How is fresh peach syrup made?
This peach syrup recipe is incredibly simple. You simply simmer peeled and sliced yellow peaches in a sugar-lemon liquid until the mixture turns bright orange and opaque. Then you strain the liquid and let it cool.
How should peach syrup be stored?
This syrup can be stored in an air tight container, in the fridge, for up to 1 week. Alternatively, you can freeze the syrup in ice cube trays or plastic containers for up to 3 months.
What can peach syrup be used for?
This golden liquid is so versatile, you can use it on almost anything – to give it that sweet & fruity twist. Some popular uses are for sweetening beverages like iced tea, lemonade, cocktails, and mocktails. It is also delicious drizzled over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, and oatmeal.
Henry
This peach syrup is so delicious! I can really taste the fruity peach flavor in this tasty liquid. I had it with my oatmeal this morning and it was so good!
kushi
I never tried making it at home. Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Beth
This stuff is amazing. I made it a few days ago, and I’ve already used it on my pancakes and my ice cream. Next, it’s going in a pork chop recipe.
Sara Welch
This was such a unique and unexpected recipe that does not disappoint! Easy, sweet and delicious; the perfect touch of flavor, indeed!
Elisa
Love this Fresh Peach Syrup recipe, delicious and easy to make. I will make it soon, we love peaches. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Harriet
Amazing! Packed full of peach flavour and PERFECT with pancakes. Thank you!
Juyali
So good! Perfect for elevating any drink or dessert. Can’t wait to use it in all sorts of things. Another great recipe from Umamiology! Thank you.
Claudia
I tried this fresh peach syrup recipe and it turned out amazing! The flavor is perfect and it’s so versatile. Thanks for sharing!
Swathi
This fresh peach syrup is really versalite I can make lot of things with it.
Brian
Where does 522 mg sodium come from?
Umamiology
Ah great catch – these nutritional facts come from just an estimate in an online database of the ingredients. I’ve taken a look and I think the type of sugar it used to estimate the nutrition was not the same plain white sugar I used. I’ve made the correction now.
Lathiya
I love this. I would love to add this peach syrup to my ice creams and toasts. My kids were asking for more. Making another batch.
temp mail
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Donna Lottman
Can I can this?
Umamiology
Yes – you definitely can! Just make sure you have sterilized mason jars and boil them for at least 20 minutes. Once canned properly, it should last about 9-12 months.
Krystle
Super easy recipe. It makes the BEST iced tea you’ll ever have.
Liz
We had a few peaches leftover from our last farmers’ market haul and this recipe was the perfect way to use them. This was delicious over our weekend waffles—so good!
Emily
The peach flavor and aroma was incredible. Plus the macerated peaches were so tasty as a topping along with the syrup on our pancakes!
Nicole
This peach syrup was incredible!! It was so easy to make and absolutely delicious to top off my morning stack of pancakes.
Swathi
This fresh peach syrup is so versatile, my kids tried with pancakes they love it.
Henry
This peach syrup is best for iced teas