Description
A fresh and fruity homemade lemonade featuring ripe peaches and freshly squeezed lemon juice, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches, chopped
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 4–6 lemons)
- 6 cups water (divided: 2 cups for simmering, 4 cups for dilution)
- Ice (for serving)
- Optional garnishes: peach slices, lemon wheels, fresh mint
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the chopped peaches, sugar, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes until the peaches are soft and sugar dissolves.
- Use an immersion blender (or transfer to a regular blender) to puree the mixture until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract juice. Discard the pulp. Let it cool completely.
- Stir in the lemon juice and the remaining 4 cups of water. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice or sugar as needed.
- Serve over ice with optional garnishes like peach slices, lemon wheels, or mint leaves.
Notes
- Use very ripe peaches for maximum flavor and natural sweetness.
- You can use canned (in juice) or thawed frozen peaches if fresh aren’t available.
- To reduce sugar, substitute with honey, maple syrup, or stevia to taste.
- Letting the lemonade chill for at least an hour enhances the flavor.
- Leftovers can be frozen in ice cube trays for flavor-boosting ice cubes.
