Servings: 8
Equipment
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Potato masher or fork
- Heatproof bowl
- Glass jar or airtight bottle
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches diced
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Add the diced peaches and water to a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, lightly mashing the peaches as they soften.
- Stir in the brown sugar and a pinch of salt until completely dissolved.
- Simmer for another 2–3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, if using.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and let the syrup cool completely before using.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Choose ripe peaches for the strongest natural flavor.
- Leave the skins on because they add extra color and flavor.
- Mash gently while simmering to release more juice.
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