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Homemade Peach Lemonade

Homemade Peach Lemonade: Refreshing Summer Sip to Beat the Heat

Homemade Peach Lemonade is a refreshing drink perfect for summer gatherings, combining sweet peaches and zesty lemon juice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peach Mixture
  • 4-5 pieces Fresh Chopped Peaches Frozen peaches are a good substitute if fresh aren't available.
  • 2 cups Cold Water Dilutes the peach mixture.
  • 0.5 cups Sugar Adjust to taste or use honey.
For the Lemonade
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice (Freshly Squeezed) Adds bright acidity.
  • Ice Ice Essential for serving.
Optional Garnish
  • To taste Fresh Mint Adds a burst of herbal flavor.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by washing and chopping the fresh peaches, removing the pits but leaving the skin intact.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped peaches with cold water and sugar. Heat until boiling, then simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Allow the peach mixture to cool for about 10 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Strain the mixture into a pitcher.
  4. Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and additional cold water. Mix well and serve over ice, garnished with mint and peach slices if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, add lemon juice to your stored peach mixture just before serving. Serve chilled with plenty of ice.

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