Fresh Peach Syrup Topping
Elevate your favorite breakfast and dessert dishes with this luscious Fresh Peach Syrup Topping, a homemade delight bursting with the irresistible flavor of ripe, juicy peaches. This simple recipe combines fresh peaches, a touch of sugar, and a hint of lemon juice to create a perfectly balanced topping that's both sweet and tangy. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, the syrup can be left chunky for a rustic feel or blended smooth for a velvety finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile peach syrup is ideal for drizzling over fluffy pancakes, golden waffles, creamy ice cream, or even yogurt parfaits. With its vibrant color and natural sweetness, this fresh fruit topping is a must-try for peach season and beyond.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole ripe peaches
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
Peel the peaches by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transferring them to an ice bath. Once cooled, the skins should easily slip off.
Pit the peeled peaches and chop them into small chunks.
In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped peaches, granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil and the peaches start to break down, about 8-10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering peach mixture while stirring continuously.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the syrup thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool slightly. For a smoother texture, you can blend the mixture using an immersion blender or leave it chunky for a rustic style.
Serve warm over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream, or allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
841 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.1 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1156 mg | 25% | |
*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.
