Homemade Peach Lemonade Recipe
This refreshing homemade peach lemonade is made with real peaches and freshly squeezed lemons. Sweet, tangy, and perfect for summer!
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Pitcher
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Citrus Juicer
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 20 oz Fresh Peaches about 3 large peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1.5 cups White Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups Water for cooking the peaches
- 1 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice from about 5–6 ripe lemons
- 2 cups Cold Water for mixing with peach and lemon juice
Instructions
Instructions
- Juice the lemons using a citrus juicer. Strain to remove seeds and pulp. Set aside the lemon juice.
- Peel the peaches, remove the pits, and slice them. Add the sliced peaches to a saucepan with sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 cups of water.
- Bring the peach mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat slightly and cook until peaches are soft and the mixture is fragrant, about 10–15 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher. Press gently to extract juice. You can add some peach pieces back in if desired.
- Add the cold water and reserved lemon juice to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to chill. Stir again before serving over ice.