Make a batch of peach simple syrup, and enjoy seriously peachy drinks all week.
Use to moisten cakes, add to salad dressings, or pour over a variety ofbreakfast items.
What Is Simple Syrup?
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Simple syrupsolves this problem.
It’s a cooked mixture of sugar and water that easily dissolves into any drink.
It also makes a delicious, syrupy topping for breakfast dishes or dessert.
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How To Store Peach Simple Syrup
Jar and store this syrup in the refrigerator for 1 month.
Top jar with a spout lid for easy pouring.
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Love this peach simple syrup?
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The possibilities are endless when it comes to turning fresh fruit into syrups.
Try berries,watermelon, rhubarb, apples, pears,stone fruits, and more.
Want to have simple syrup on hand at all times?
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Our classicsimple syrupandhoney varietiesare quick to make and essential for drinks of all types.
Place peaches in a large microwave-safe glass bowl.
Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
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Cover and repeat the process until all sugar has dissolved.
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl to remove the solids.
you’ve got the option to save the peaches to use as jam.
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Whisk in the boiling water and transfer syrup to a jar.
Allow to completely cool.
Cover and refrigerate if needed, up to 1 month.
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Stovetop Method
Cooking on the stovetop will result in a syrup with more of a jammy flavor.
Place the peaches, lemon juice, and boiling water in a medium saucepan.
Add the sugar on top (do not stir).
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Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to maintain a very low simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
Resist the urge to stir while cooking, as this will break up the peaches.
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Remove from the heat.
Strain the syrup and bottle it as directed in step 3 of the microwave method.
Source
Excerpted fromThe Peach Truck Cookbookby Jessica N. Rose and Stephen K. Rose.
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Copyright 2019 by S&J Rose, LLC.
Note the cooking times may vary.
Thaw frozen peaches before using.
The solids created while making the peach syrup are equally as delicious as the syrup itself.
Simple syrup is made to be a liquid sweetener, so it does need a good amount of sugar.
