This Peach Simple Syrup is a delicious summer syrup that calls for just 3 ingredients, and it's ready in less than 30 minutes! It tastes like summer in a bottle and it has a ton of uses. Try it in cocktails, mocktails, iced teas, and more! It's simple, easy to make, it stores well, and it's freezer-friendly, so you can make a big batch for a party ahead of time!
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Why You'll Love This Peach Syrup
Perfect for the summer - This syrup is like summer in a jar! There's nothing better than juicy, fresh summer peaches, and they shine in this syrup! You can use it for cocktails, mocktails, iced tea, lemonades, and more! It's such a great syrup for any summer BBQ parties or get-togethers. You can even enjoy it drizzled over these Peach Pancakes!
Simple and easy - You only need 3 ingredients to make this syrup, and it can be ready in less than 30 minutes! It's really easy to make and so much better than store-bought syrup! It's also more budget-friendly and healthier!
Great made ahead - This syrup stores well for up to 2 weeks in the fridge, and it's freezer-friendly as well! You can make a bigger batch and keep it in small containers in the freezer to use when peaches aren't in season anymore.
Ingredients
- Peaches - Pick the best ripe, fresh peaches for the best flavor. The better the peaches, the better the syrup! I like freestone peaches because they're the easiest to handle (because the pit is very easy to remove), and they're always sweet and flavorful, but any peach variety works. I recommend buying organic if possible because it's best not to peel the peaches. The skin gives the syrup lots of flavor and a beautiful color. You can use frozen peach slices as well if you're making this off-season.
- Cane sugar - I like using cane sugar in most of my syrups because it's slightly less processed than regular white sugar, but it has the same neutral flavor that doesn't overpower any other ingredients.
- Water - Use filtered water whenever possible for the best flavor. You'll need sugar and water in a 1:1 ratio. The exact measurements for everything are in the recipe card below.
Variations and Substitutions
- Nectarines - If you want to change things up, try making the syrup with nectarines instead! They're very similar to peaches in flavor, but nectarines are a little firmer, less sweet, and aren't fuzzy like peaches.
- Different sugar - You can use white sugar if you prefer or a liquid sweetener like agave or maple syrup. I would recommend light maple syrup, so the flavor doesn't overpower the peaches. You can also use a sugar-free substitute, but it's important to note that different sweeteners will change the flavor of the syrup.
- Vanilla extract - Add a tiny bit of vanilla extract to change the flavor a little bit. You'll only need 1 teaspoon for this syrup.
- Ginger - If you want to add a little bit of heat, add a small piece of fresh, peeled ginger to the syrup after you take it off the heat and let it steep for 10 minutes before you strain the syrup. It will add flavor and a little bit of heat. I recommend adding an inch of ginger, chopped into small pieces.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add cane sugar, water, and diced peaches to a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat while stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
- Lower the heat and simmer the mixture for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and allow the syrup to cool for 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a large measuring jar or a bowl through a fine mesh strainer.
- Press down on the peaches with the back of a spoon to get as much juice out of them as you can.
- Pour the syrup into an airtight jar and wait for the syrup to cool before closing the jar with a lid.
- Store the syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Tips & Tricks!
- Use fresh, juicy peaches - The better and sweeter your peaches are, the better the syrup will be!
- Leftover peach pulp - You can store the peach pulp you'll have left after straining the syrup in the fridge for up to a week. I like using it as I would jam. You can add it to yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, or desserts or spread it on toast.
- Peach syrup vs peach puree - Blend the syrup before straining for more of a peach puree rather than a syrup. I did this for my Iced Peach Green Tea. You can use a handheld blender or a high-speed blender (be very careful when blending hot liquids) to do this.
Serving Suggestions
- Cocktails - You can mix this peach syrup with practically any spirit! A Peach Bellini with Prosecco is a classic, but you can also mix it with light or dark rum, vodka, tequila, gin, and even whiskey or bourbon!
- Mocktails - The syrup is just as delicious in mocktails as it is in cocktails!
- Soda and lemonade - You can add the syrup to plain sparkling water or club soda with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, or you can use it as a sweetener for lemonades instead of regular sugar!
- Tea - This syrup is amazing in hot or iced tea, especially green tea! I use it in this Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade. It's the perfect summer drink! That recipe uses a blended peach version of the syrup, which is more of a puree, but the two versions can be used interchangeably.
- Food - You don't have to stop at drinks! Drizzle the syrup on vanilla ice cream, desserts, yogurt, waffles, or pancakes like these Peach Pancakes instead of maple syrup. You can also brush it on warm layers of cake to add moisture and flavor!
Storing and Make-Ahead Options
Refrigerator: This syrup is great made ahead! It lasts for up to 2 weeks in the fridge in an airtight container. I highly recommend making this syrup ahead of time, especially if you're using it in cocktails or mocktails for any gathering. Prepping the syrup ahead of time makes cocktail-making a breeze! The syrup may settle as it sits in the fridge. This is normal; just stir it before each use and always use a clean spoon.
Freezer: You can also store the syrup in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3-4 months. I like freezing the syrup in small 2-4 servings containers (2 tablespoon per serving) and labeling them so that I always know how much I'm defrosting. It never freezes completely solid because of the sugar, so it can be used straight from the freezer! Because of this, I don't recommend freezing it in an ice cube tray.
Defrosting: The syrup will stay fairly liquid in the freezer, just very thick. To make it completely liquid again, transfer it to the fridge for an hour or so before using. The defrosting time will depend on how much syrup you're defrosting.
FAQs
I haven't tried this, so I can't guarantee results, but you can try using a sugar-free substitute that can be used in a 1:1 ratio instead of regular sugar. Keep in mind this will change the flavor of the syrup. Sugar also acts as a preservative here, so if you skip it, the syrup won't last as long.
If you don't have time to make homemade syrup, I really like the Monin Peach Syrup.
Similar Summer Recipes
If you like this syrup and want to try other fruity syrups similar to this one, check out the four below (the passion fruit is my favorite)! To see all the latest ones, head over to Flavored Syrups.
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Peach Simple Syrup
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 ½ cup 1x
- Category: Flavored Syrups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Peach Simple Syrup is a delicious homemade syrup that tastes like summer in a bottle! It's easy to make and freezer-friendly. Try it in cocktails, mocktails, teas, lemonades, and more!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 peaches, pitted and diced (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Add cane sugar, water, and diced peaches to a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
- Lower the heat and simmer the syrup for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and allow the syrup to cool for 10 minutes.
- Strain the syrup into a large measuring jar or a bowl through a fine mesh strainer. Press down on the peaches with the back of a spoon to get as much juice out of them as you can.
- Pour the syrup into an airtight jar and wait for the syrup to cool before closing the jar with a lid.
- Store the syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Refrigerator: Store the syrup in a glass jar or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. The syrup may separate slightly. Just stir or shake it before every use. Remember that the syrup won’t last as long if you make it sugar-free.
- Freezer: Freeze the syrup in a freezer-safe container for 3-4 months. Defrost in the fridge for an hour or so to make it liquid again. Due to the high sugar content, the syrup never freezes solid so it's scoopable straight from the freezer.
- Leftover peach pulp: Use the leftover strained peach pulp as you would jam and store it in the fridge for up to a week. Add it to yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or ice cream.
Veronika Sykorova says
I get so excited for peach season in the summer and this syrup is a great way to preserve the flavors even into fall! I love making extra and freezing it.