Add this peach syrup to iced tea to instantly create a bright, refreshing peach iced tea. It takes just three ingredients to infuse drinks with clear, natural peach flavor.
Fresh Peach Syrup
Fresh peaches capture summer in every bite. This simple peach syrup brings that flavor into beverages—sweet, fruity, and easy to make.
- Made with fresh peaches. This is a fruit-flavored simple syrup prepared from peaches, sugar, and water.
- Prepared on the stovetop. The ingredients are combined and gently heated so the peach flavor infuses into the syrup.
- Perfect for cold drinks. Simple syrup blends smoothly into iced tea, lemonade, or sparkling water, avoiding the graininess of dry sugar.
- Lower sugar than typical syrups. Because ripe peaches are naturally sweet, this recipe uses less sugar while still tasting delightful.
Note from Jee
I’ve tested this with both fresh and frozen peaches. Fresh, ripe peaches give the best flavor and texture, though frozen will work if that’s what you have. I enjoy the syrup in iced tea, sparkling water, or lemonade for a peachy twist.
Ingredient Notes
- Peaches: Fresh, ripe peaches are best for flavor and ease of use; frozen can be substituted.
- Sugar: Any granulated sugar works; regular white sugar dissolves quickly and is convenient.
- Water: Use filtered water if possible for a clean-tasting syrup.
For exact ingredient amounts and step-by-step instructions, see the recipe card below.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Combine diced peaches and water in a blender and puree until smooth. Dicing the fruit helps it blend evenly and quickly.
Step 2: Transfer the peach puree to a saucepan and add the sugar.
Step 3: Heat the mixture on the stovetop until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is fragrant, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Strain the sweetened peach puree through a mesh strainer into a clean container. Use a spoon to press the puree and extract as much syrup as possible. Chill before using.
Expert Tips
- If you prefer not to blend, chop peaches finely and mash them while cooking; cook about 10 minutes longer to extract flavor. Pureeing shortens the stove time.
- This recipe yields roughly 1 cup of peach syrup. For peach iced tea, use about 4 tablespoons of syrup per cup of tea and adjust to taste.
- Store syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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Simple Peach Syrup
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup water
- ⅔ cup diced peaches
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
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Blend water and diced peaches in a blender.
Peaches are diced so they blend quickly and evenly to make a smooth puree.
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Heat peach puree and sugar on the stovetop.
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Strain and store.
Pour the sweetened puree through a mesh strainer into a container, pressing gently to extract the syrup. Chill and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- The recipe yields about 1 cup of peach syrup. Use roughly 4 tablespoons per cup of iced tea, or adjust to taste.
- If you don’t puree the peaches, chop them finely and mash while cooking; extend stovetop time by about 10 minutes.
- Fresh peaches give the best flavor, but frozen peaches will work in a pinch.
- Any granulated sugar works; white sugar dissolves quickly.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 0.2g
Fat: 0.1g
Sugar: 15g
Nutrition information is an approximation.
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