Make naturally sweet peach simple syrup for cocktails, iced tea, breakfast, and desserts. Fresh or frozen peaches work!
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Fine-mesh strainer or sieve
- Measuring cups
- Sterilized bottle or jar
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Wash and slice peaches. Leave skins on for added color and aroma.
- In a medium saucepan, combine peaches, sugar, and water over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Once the mixture begins to gently simmer, reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 15–20 minutes, until peaches soften and release their juices.
- Remove from heat and allow the syrup to steep with the peaches as it cools (about 20–30 minutes) to deepen flavor.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing lightly on the fruit.
- Transfer to a clean glass jar and refrigerate.
Notes
Use ripe, in-season peaches for the best flavor.
For a smoother syrup, avoid pressing the fruit too hard while straining.
For a thicker syrup, simmer a few extra minutes, watching closely so it doesn’t reduce too far.
Keep the syrup in a sealed jar or bottle in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze in ice cube trays for long-term storage and easy portioning.