Peach syrup is made from diced peaches, sugar, and cinnamon, boiled and simmered until paste-like, then blended and stored. Commercially sold syrup is thinner and may contain added chemicals. It is used in breakfast and dessert dishes and as an ingredient in canned peaches and peach preserves.
Peach syrup is a food product made from peach juice. Peach syrup is often made at home but can also be sold commercially. Other fish products include peach preserves, peach jelly, canned peaches, and fresh peaches. Peaches are grown primarily in the southeastern United States and are harvested from early June to mid-July.
To make peach syrup, the peaches are peeled and the pit is removed. The peeled peaches are then diced and added to a pot of water with sugar and cinnamon. The mixture is brought to a boil and then simmered until the peaches are cooked to a paste-like consistency. After the mixture has been removed from the heat and allowed to cool, it is passed through a blender and pureed so that it is completely liquefied. The syrup can then be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Commercially sold peach syrup is often clear and thin instead of the thicker peach-colored homemade version. Commercial manufacturers make the syrup by starting with a simple syrup of sugar and water and then adding peach flavoring. Commercial manufacturers can add food coloring to complete syrup to make the liquid darker or more peach-colored. Additional chemicals may be added to help preserve the product and give the syrup a longer shelf life.
Some of the more common uses for peach syrup are breakfast and dessert dishes. Pancakes and waffles with fresh peaches and syrup are a wonderful way to take advantage of peaches during peak season. Desserts like flambes or peach ice creams are also easy ways to showcase fresh peaches from the orchard. Peach syrup can be reheated by simmering in a shallow pan on the stove or by heating for a few seconds in the microwave. If you’re combining the syrup with ice cream, it’s best to wait until just before serving to pour in the syrup so the ice cream doesn’t melt.
Peach syrup is also used as an ingredient in canned peaches or peach preserves. By using peach syrup instead of plain syrup or plain water, canned peaches have an even stronger peach flavor. Peach preserves are made by adding sugar and water to cut peaches and cooking them until soft. The mixture is poured into sterilized jars, then peach syrup is added until the jar is full. The lids are placed on and the jars are processed in a hot water bath until the lids suck up the jar and form an airtight seal.
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