Fresh Peach Syrup
Fruity syrup loved by the whole family
Servings 24
Calories 149kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups (946mL) water divided
- 4 cups (900g) granulated sugar
- 8 peaches pitted
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, then add in the whole peaches.
- Place the saucepan over a medium flame and stir occasionally until the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring the mixture the boil, and boil for 2 minutes.
- Switch off the heat and allow the syrup cool and let the peaches sit in the cooled syrup for 1-2 hours.
- Strain and decant into a container and store the peach simple syrup inside the fridge.
Notes
- For vibrant color, use the reddest skin peaches.
- I make this peach syrup recipe with the orange flesh peaches, but feel free to use white peaches too.
- Opt for peaches that are ripe and fragrant. The natural sugars in ripe fruit will infuse your syrup with a more intense and delightful flavor. Plus, it's a great way to use up peaches that are slightly overripe.
- If you're looking for a more intense peach flavor, consider slicing or dicing the peaches before adding them to the sugar-water mixture. This increases the surface area in contact with the syrup, enhancing the infusion process.
- Allow the peaches to sit in the cooled syrup for at least 1-2 hours after boiling. This gives the flavors a chance to mingle and intensify. The longer you let it sit, the more robust the peach essence will become.
- Strain the syrup after the peaches have worked their magic. This ensures a smooth, velvety texture without any bits and pieces. A fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth works wonders for this task.
- There are 8 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg