Starbucks Peach Syrup Copycat Recipe
Since this syrup was discontinued from the Starbucks menu and it is relatively difficult to buy online, here’s a copycat recipe that you can use at home to make this delicious peach syrup. It’s also cheaper and healthier than anything store-bought.
Equipment
- Medium-sized saucepan.
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Jar/bottle for storage
Ingredients
- 4 medium pitted peaches cut into big chunks
- ¼ cup of freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cups of sugar
- 2 cups of water
Instructions
- Place the washed and pitted peaches in a medium saucepan together with the lemon juice and 1 cup of water.
- Add the sugar on top but be careful not to stir it.
- Bring the water to a simmer using medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low once at a boil and allow it to simmer for 30 minutes. Do not stir while it’s cooking as this will break up the peaches.
- Remove from the heat and strain the syrup with the sieve to remove the chunks of fruit. The peaches can be saved for later and used as jam.
- To the remaining syrup, whisk in the other cup of water and transfer to the jar or bottle for storage.
- Allow it to cool completely then store in the fridge for up to a month. It can be used in cocktails, desserts, and iced tea (or any beverage you like!).
Notes
- This peach syrup can also be made in the microwave. It’s easy and fast with just as good results. You will need to put the peaches in a microwave-safe bowl with water and sugar (no stirring) then cover tightly with cling film or plastic wrap. Microwave for 5 minutes then proceed to sieve as instructed in step 5.
- This recipe can be used for several other fruit syrups. Just replace the peaches with strawberries, nectarines, blueberries, and any other fruit/berry you fancy.
- The quantities of sugar and lemon juice are adjustable to suit your preference. Use ½ a cup of lemon juice if you like it sourer and 4 cups of sugar for a sweeter syrup.