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Peach Lemonade

Use fresh peaches in this easy homemade peach lemonade. Sweet and slightly tangy, this is perfect as a summer drink for picnics.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 7
Calories: 146 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh peaches (about 6 peaches)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 cups cold water (divided)
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
  • ice optional
For garnishing:
  • lemon slices
  • fresh peach slices
  • fresh mint

Instructions

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  1. In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, combine peaches, lemon zest, vanilla, sugar and 2 cups water. Do not bring to a boil so don’t be afraid to reduce the heat.
  2. Allow peaches to cook until they are soft enough where you can easily crush them, about 15-25 minutes (time will vary greatly depending on ripeness of peaches).
  3. Mash peaches with a masher or wooden spoon.
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool completely in the refrigerator.
  5. I recommend letting the mixture cool completely before straining solids so that the flavor has more time to infuse into your lemonade.
  6. Strain and discard solids (or set aside for a different dish).
  7. Pour in fresh lemon juice, cold water, and ice.
  8. Pour into glasses and garnish with lemon slices, fresh peach slices, or mint.
  9. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can also decide to leave some of the pulp in instead of straining it all out for additional peach flavor. If you choose to do this, I recommend only using about ½ cup at most since the pulp is quite thick.
  • The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 7, with 1 serving being 1/7 of the lemonade. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition Information

Calories 146kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 161mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146

% Daily Value*

Calories 146kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 161mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 215IU 4%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.