Fresh Peach Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this luscious Fresh Peach Sauce, a simple yet versatile recipe bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe peaches and a touch of zesty lemon. Ready in just 20 minutes, this summertime delight combines fresh fruit, a hint of vanilla, and optional cornstarch for a silky texture tailored to your preference. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or cheesecake, or as a surprising addition to roasted meats, this homemade peach sauce is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Whether left chunky or pureed smooth, this vibrant, golden-hued sauce is a must-try condiment that will transform your sweet and savory dishes alike. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge, making it the ideal make-ahead recipe for easy entertaining or weeknight indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium (about 1 pound) Fresh peaches
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (optional, for a thicker sauce) Cornstarch
Instructions
Peel and pit the peaches. To easily peel peaches, bring a pot of water to a boil, score an 'X' on the bottom of each peach, and blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds before transferring them to an ice bath. The skins should come off easily. Alternatively, you can use a sharp knife to carefully peel them.
Dice the peeled peaches into small chunks and set them aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the diced peaches, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally, and use a spoon or potato masher to slightly mash the peaches as they soften, about 5 minutes.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of water to create a slurry, then stir it into the peach mixture. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly. For a smooth sauce, use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender and carefully puree until the desired consistency is reached.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Use as a topping for desserts, breakfast dishes, or savory options like roasted meats.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
822 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.5 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.2 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 178.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 3467 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
