Simple Peach Syrup
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It’s surprisingly easy to make fruit syrups from scratch, and making peach syrup is one of the simplest. In under 20 minutes, you can have a rich, fruity syrup that’s far more flavorful than anything you’ll find on store shelves. Since making my first batch, I haven’t touched the bottled kind again. The flavor is fresher, more vibrant, and completely free of artificial aftertastes, one of the many reasons I’ll always choose homemade.
You can literally make any fruit syrup you want with any fruit with such ease, but I will explain more later :)
Benefits of making homemade Peach syrup
Fresher flavor. Making peach syrup at home captures the bright, fresh taste of real peaches unlike many store-bought versions that rely on artificial flavoring.
Customizable taste. You can adjust the flavor to your liking. For example, add lemon juice for brightness, vanilla for warmth, or even herbs like mint or basil for a unique twist.
Multi-use versatility. Not only is peach syrup good in drinks like coffee, matcha, or iced tea, its also perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt, and cakes!
No waste. If your peaches are starting to get a bit soft, turning them into syrup prevents them from going to waste.
Peach Syrup Uses
Breakfast & Brunch
Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or French toast.
Swirl into oatmeal or yogurt bowls.
Mix into smoothie bowls for extra sweetness.
Desserts
Pour over ice cream, cheesecake, or pound cake.
Use as a filling for crepes or layered cakes.
Drizzle on brownies or cupcakes for a fruity finish.
Drinks
Stir into lemonade, iced tea, or sparkling water.
Add to milkshakes, smoothies, or frappes.
Mix into cocktails like daiquiris, margaritas, or mojitos.
Steps to make Peach syrup
Wash peaches thoroughly. Its always a good idea to wash your produce.
Slice peaches. This helps the peaches cook faster and release all of their juices.
Combine with sugar and water in a pot. Aim to have a larger pot than you think you need.
Cook for 15 minutes. Or until the peaches open up and begin to get mushy.
Cool to room temperature. I like to put my peach syrup in a squeeze bottle for easy serving.
How to make any fruit syrup
I was saying earlier that you can make any fruit syrup with whatever fruit you want with ease. To do this, the recipe is simple and easy to remember. What I do is for every 1 pound of fruit you’re going to combine it with 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. It is a 1:1 ratio. So for example, this recipe is using 1 pounds of peaches so it will need 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. It’s as easy as that!
You can make blackberry syrup with fresh picked blackberries, or you can make blueberry syrup year-round! Lets not forget about strawberry or raspberry syrups either! The possibilities are endless and it lets you be creative and experiment with different flavors!
Simple Peach Syrup
This easy homemade peach syrup recipe is made with fresh, sugar, and water for a sweet, juicy flavor. Perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, French toast, ice cream, and cheesecake, or adding to lemonade, cocktails, and iced tea. Ready in under 20 minutes, this simple peach syrup captures the taste of ripe peaches without artificial flavors or colors - making it a delicious way to enjoy peach season!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh peaches
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash peaches.
- Slice the peaches around the pit.
- In a large pot, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, and water.
- Heat over medium heat for 15 minutes or until the peaches begin to get mushy.
- Strain the mixture and press on the peaches with a rubber spatula to get as much liquid as possible.
- Discard the cooked peaches.
- Cool the syrup to room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure to use a large enough pot, it is easy for the mixture to bubble over and that will create a large mess.
- Stir often to make sure the mixture doesn't bubble over the top.
