Sweet and Fragrant Homemade Peach Syrup Recipe
Sweet and Fragrant Homemade Peach Syrup Recipe
Make Refreshing Peach Ade with Popular Peach Syrup
Got lots of sweet peaches left in the fridge from late summer? Don’t let them go to waste! Make a delicious peach syrup that’s easy to store and incredibly versatile. This sweet and tangy syrup is a perfect match for any drink!
Main Ingredients- 400g Ripe Peaches
- 300g White or Brown Sugar
- Optional: Juice of 1/2 Lime or Lemon
- 1 bottle Chilled Cider (or sparkling water)
- Ice Cubes, as needed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Thoroughly cleaning the peaches is key! Lightly sprinkle baking soda or rub with salt on the peach surface, then rinse well under running water. This method effectively removes peach fuzz for a cleaner finish.
Step 2
Prepare your glass jar by boiling it in water for about 3 minutes to sterilize. After sterilizing, invert the jar on a rack to let it dry completely. Ensuring the jar is thoroughly dry prevents mold and allows for longer storage. Don’t forget to sterilize the lid too!
Step 3
You can prepare the peaches however you like! I peeled one peach and sliced it thinly, while leaving the skin on the other peach and slicing it thinly as well. While you can peel all the peaches, leaving the skin on adds a beautiful reddish hue to the syrup, making it look more appetizing. Remove the pits and use only the flesh.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the prepared peach flesh (400g) and sugar (300g). You can adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of your peaches and your personal preference. Mix them well with a spoon until evenly combined. If you’d like an extra zing of freshness, adding a bit of lime or lemon juice at this stage is a great idea.
Step 5
Carefully pack the peach and sugar mixture into the sterilized and completely dry glass jar. Loosely cover the jar with its lid and let it sit at room temperature for one day to ferment. During this time, the sugar will dissolve, and the delightful aroma of peaches will fill the air. After the initial day, store the jar in the refrigerator.
Step 6
It’s time to enjoy your delicious, aged peach syrup! Take the syrup from the refrigerator and combine it with chilled cider and a generous amount of ice cubes in a glass. Give it a gentle stir, and voilà – your very own refreshing peach ade, homemade! Enjoy the exhilaratingly cool taste that will instantly refresh you with just one sip.
