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peach lemonade A refreshing glass of peach lemonade filled with ice and garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves. Peaches and lemons are placed beside the glass on a white surface

Peach Lemonade

5 from 1 vote
A refreshing and sweet peach lemonade that’s perfect for any sunny day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cool Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3.3 cups fresh peaches about 6-7 peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 2.2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest about 2 lemons
  • 1.1 teaspoons vanilla extract for added flavor
  • 1.1 cups granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 6.6 cups cold water divided into portions for the mixture and dilution
  • 1.1 cups fresh lemon juice about 5-6 lemons
  • Ice optional, for serving
For garnishing:
  • lemon slices for a refreshing garnish
  • fresh peach slices to complement the drink

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepan Used for cooking the peach mixture
  • 1 Masher or wooden spoon Used for mashing the peaches
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer Used for straining the peach solids (optional)
  • 1 Refrigerator-safe container Used for chilling the peach mixture

Method
 

  1. Combine the peaches, lemon zest, vanilla extract, sugar, and 2 cups of cold water in a medium saucepan. Keep the heat moderate to avoid boiling.
    "A close-up of a saucepan filled with peach slices, lemon zest, and sugar, simmering in a liquid. There are mason jars ready for the lemonade in the background, and fresh peaches are placed nearby."
  2. Cook the mixture for 15-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are soft and easily mashed.
    A saucepan on the stove with peach slices cooking in a syrupy mixture. Lemons and fresh peaches are placed on a white surface next to the pan, while a jar of peach lemonade sits nearby."
  3. Mash the peaches using a masher or wooden spoon until well broken down.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and place it in the refrigerator to cool completely.
  5. Once the mixture is cooled, strain out the solids using a fine mesh strainer, or save some pulp for extra peach flavor.
    A fine mesh strainer filled with freshly strained peach lemonade. The liquid is flowing into a bowl below, with mason jars and fresh peaches and lemons surrounding the setup
  6. Add the fresh lemon juice, remaining cold water, and ice to the peach mixture.
  7. Pour the lemonade into glasses and garnish with lemon slices, peach slices, and mint leaves.
    A refreshing glass of peach lemonade filled with ice and garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves. Peaches and lemons are placed beside the glass on a white surface

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This peach lemonade is a sweet treat that's perfect for warm days. You can enjoy it chilled with fresh fruit garnishes for extra flair!

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