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Ingredients
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- 6 cups water, divided
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups sliced peaches (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh lemon slices for garnish
- Fresh peach slices for garnish
Instructions
- Combine sugar, 1 cup water, and peaches in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain the peach syrup and cool completely.
- In a pitcher, mix lemon juice and the cooled syrup with remaining water.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fruit slices.
Notes
Use ripe peaches for the best flavor.
Adjust sugar based on sweetness preference.
For stronger peach flavor, steep syrup longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.5
- Cholesterol: 0