cooking/recipes/drinks/peach-simple-syrup/peach-simple-syrup.md

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Peach Simple Syrup	peach-simple-syrup	2026-02-10	2026-02-10	drinks	drinks	60	10	10	jake	A wonderfully fruity, sweet, and versatile syrup perfect for adding a peachy twist to cocktails, mocktails, iced tea, and lemonade.	false	true

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:::ingredients

• 1 cup peaches (about 2 medium), fresh or frozen, chopped
• 1 cup sugar (unrefined cane, granulated, or brown)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional) :::

:::instructions

1. Wash and chop the peaches into small pieces. There's no need to peel them.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped peaches, sugar, and water.
3. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 15-20 minutes. Use a spoon or potato masher to gently mash the peaches to release more flavor.
5. Turn off the heat and allow the syrup to steep and cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. The longer it steeps, the more flavorful it will be.
6. Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle. Press the peach pulp with a spoon to extract all the liquid.
7. If using, stir in the vanilla extract once the syrup has been strained.
8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This peach syrup is perfect for cocktails (like a Peach Mojito or Bellini), mocktails, sweetening iced tea or lemonade, drizzling over pancakes, or adding to sparkling water for a refreshing peach soda. :::

:::notes

Sugar Choice

• Unrefined cane sugar is a great choice, but regular granulated white sugar or even brown sugar will also work well. Brown sugar will result in a slightly darker syrup with a hint of caramel flavor.

How to Use

• This peach syrup is perfect for cocktails (like a Peach Mojito or Bellini), mocktails, sweetening iced tea or lemonade, drizzling over pancakes, or adding to sparkling water for a refreshing peach soda. :::

:::references

• Reference Recipe HERE :::

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