Description
This Classic Peach Sauce is a simple and versatile recipe made from fresh peaches, sugar, and a hint of vanilla and lemon juice. Perfect as a topping for desserts, pancakes, or yogurt, this sauce is simmered to bring out the natural sweetness of peaches and has a smooth, rich texture achieved by mashing or blending.
Ingredients
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Peach Sauce Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled diced fresh peaches
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the diced peaches, sugar, water, and a pinch of kosher salt.
- Simmer Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar completely.
- Cook Until Soft: Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer the peaches for about 8 to 10 minutes until they become very soft and the liquid has slightly thickened.
- Add Flavorings: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Blend or Mash: Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash the peach mixture to reach your preferred consistency, whether chunky or smooth.
- Cool and Store: Allow the peach sauce to cool slightly before serving or transferring it to a jar for storage. Keep refrigerated and use within a week for best freshness.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh peaches for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- The sauce can be adjusted in thickness by simmering longer or blending more thoroughly.
- This peach sauce is excellent served warm over ice cream, pancakes, or stirred into yogurt.
- For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender instead of mashing.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peach sauce, fresh peach topping, dessert sauce, homemade peach sauce, fruit sauce
