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Peach Syrup (for Cocktails, Sweet Tea & More)

This easy-to-make Peach Syrup is the perfect way to perserve any enjoy this Summer's fresh peaches! Use this recipe in cocktails, sodas, iced tea or poured over pancakes, buttered biscuits, oatmeal or ice cream!
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Happy Hour
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Cooling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 2 Tablespoon Servings
Author: foodworthfeed

Special Equipment

  • Fine-Mesh Strainer
  • Cheesecloth

Ingredients

  • 3 medium peaches (about 8 - 10 ounces or 225 - 285 grams) pitted and quartered
  • 1 Cup plus 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ [adjustable][/adjustable]Cup filtered water
  • 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin optional for a thicker syrup, See Note: a.
US Customary - Metric

*Unless otherwise noted, foodworthfeed recipes are developed using Diamond Crystal brand kosher salt. If using iodized or table salt, reduce quantities by about half.

Instructions

  • Gather, measure and prepare the Peach Syrup ingredients as listed. To view metric measurements, toggle the US Customary/Metric switch at the top of this recipe card.
  • Combine the quartered peaches, sugar and water in a medium sauce pot. Set the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Bring mixture to boil and reduce heat to simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Once syrup has cooled enough to be handled, strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth. Squeeze the peaches through the cheesecloth to extract as much juice as possible. Peach Syrup can be used immediately or store in an airtight contianer in the fridge or freezer. To thicken the syrup, See Note: a.
    Enjoy!

Notes

a. For a thicker syrup, sprinkle gelatin powder over 1 Tablespoon of cold water. Meanwhile, return the strained Peach Syrup to the cooking pot on the stovetop. Set over medium-heat and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the gelatin mixture until fully dissolved. The Peach Syrup will continue to thicken as it cools. 
Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

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