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Home » Recipes » Homemade Fresh Peach Sauce Recipe

Homemade Fresh Peach Sauce Recipe

September 19, 2018 Updated: February 20, 2021 By Julie Menghini 40 Comments

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The uses for fresh peach sauce are endless. It makes a great topping over ice cream and cake, delicious yogurt parfait, frozen popsicle, or Peach Bellini.

Peach Sauce

This Homemade Fresh Peach Sauce is so versatile and can be served so many ways. Making fruit sauces are a great way to enjoy fresh fruit flavor while knowing exactly what the ingredients are.

I grew up in an agricultural community where we enjoyed fresh summer and fall produce.

We shared it, ate it fresh, or canned it for a rainy day. I rely on farmers’ markets or grocery stores for my produce now but regardless of where it comes from, one thing remains the same,  I don’t want to waste it.

So when I had several peaches that were getting beyond their prime I decided to whip up some peach sauce.

What I couldn’t use right away I put in the freezer for another day.

Peach Sauce

When my children were younger one of their favorite treats was homemade applesauce. I usually made it on cold days and served it with soup, stew, or chili.

It was just one of those combinations that went well together. I’d cook up a large batch and break it down into smaller containers and pop into the freezer.

This is exactly what I did with my homemade peach sauce.

Fresh Peach Sauce Ingredients

What I love about fruit sauce is the minimal ingredients.

  • Fresh Peaches – The type of peaches doesn’t matter.
  • Sugar – White sugar is what I used. You can replace 1/4 cup of the white sugar with brown sugar. It’s delicious!
  • Lemon

Sprinkling this fresh fruit sauce with a little cinnamon adds a warm touch.

This recipe can be increased or decreased according to the number of peaches you have. I wouldn’t use more lemon than what this recipe calls for unless you are doubling it.

Just a few more peaches doesn’t warrant additional lemon juice.

How to use Fresh Peach Sauce

Fresh Peach Yogurt Parfait

Peach Sauce

Peach Cocktails

Peach Bellini

Peach Topping

Peach Sauce

Here are a few more ideas for this sauce!

  • Blend sauce and mascarpone or cream cheese together for a quick fruit dip or the start of a great fruit pizza.
  • Add fresh herbs such as thyme and rosemary for a glaze on roasted chicken or pork.
  • Substitute frozen sauce for a quick smoothie.
  • Freeze for a clean popsicle. Add whole fruit to mix it up.
  • Peach margaritas

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A jar of peach sauce with a spoon sitting in it over a wooden board. A second jar sits in the background. The title "Homemade Fresh Peach Sauce runs across the top.

Here are a few more recipes you may enjoy using fresh peaches

  • Peach Bread Recipe
  • Peach Crisp Recipe
  • Upside Down Peach Cake
  • Pork Tenderloin with Peach Rum Sauce

Tips for storing: This Peach Sauce recipe will last up to 3 days in the refrigerator or frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months in the freezer.

This recipe can also be canned in the same manner as you would applesauce.

There’s nothing better than the taste of fresh peaches long after the season has passed.

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Homemade Fresh Peach Sauce Recipe

Homemade Fresh Peach Sauce is a delicious way to serve fruit to the entire family.  It is so versatile and can be served so many ways.
Prep Time 8 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 38 mins
Servings 12
Author Julie Menghini
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Ingredients

  • 7 Peaches *skinned and pits removed
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  • You can skin the peaches before or after you cook them.  Cut them in half and remove the pit.  Cover the bottom of a deep sided pan with water.  Add peaches and allow to cook until softened, approximately 20 minutes.
  • Peaches are too fibrous to pass through a sieve so add them to a blender, food processor or stick immersion blender.  Process them until smooth.  Return them to the heat and add lemon juice and sugar.  Heat until sugar is dissolved, approximately 10 minutes.

Notes

You can make as much or as little of this sauce at a time.  If your peaches are really sweet you may not add as much sugar.  I also choose to blend it smooth.  You can make it chunky if that’s what you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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What is your favorite way to use peaches? I’d love it if you would share it with the rest of us!

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Two photo collage for Pinterest. The top photo is a jar of peach sauce with a spoon coming out of it over a wooden cutting board. The bottom photo is of a bowl of vanilla icecream topped with fresh peaches and sauce. The title "Homemade Fresh Peach Sauce" runs through the center of the two photos.

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Comments

  1. Julie says

    February 20, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    Can I make this recipe with frozen peaches? If I can, does it need any alterations?

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 21, 2021 at 9:36 am

      You absolutely can make this recipe with frozen peaches. I would remove any ice crystals from the frozen peaches and the additional liquid should cook-off. If the sauce is too thin, just continue to cook until it thin. Also, it will thicken when you blend this sauce too.

      Reply
  2. JoEllen Brown says

    September 2, 2020 at 10:43 am

    Love this recipe from hostess at heart, we will use in different ways .

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:53 am

      Thank you, JoEllen! It’s very versatile.

      Reply
  3. Alf says

    June 27, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    For how long does the sauce last? I want to make this, but in large amounts.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      June 30, 2020 at 9:13 am

      The sauce will last in the refrigerator 2 to 3 days but can be frozen in an air-tight container as well.

      Reply
  4. Shana says

    August 25, 2019 at 9:44 am

    I make and can applesauce each year and wanted to try peach sauce this year too.
    This is a simple easy recipe.
    I would note: you only need about 1-2 c of water (or juice) to cook the peaches in, if it doesn’t boil down, strain before blending and add liquid as you blend or it will be runny.
    This yielded 2 pint (16 oz) and 1 half pint (8 oz)
    I’ll will definitely make this again. (In larger batches)

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      August 25, 2019 at 10:46 am

      Thank you for sharing Shana! I’ve frozen it too for a delicious choice during the winter.

      Reply
  5. Michaela Kenkel says

    October 30, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    Peaches are one of my most favorite fruits!! This sauce looks like heaven in a bowl!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 30, 2018 at 9:38 pm

      Thank you, Michaela! I like this too and even though it’s great on so many things I like eating it plain.

      Reply
  6. Jennifer Stewart says

    October 30, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    I don’t know that I would be able to stop eating this once I got started. I am thinking of pie and ice cream!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 30, 2018 at 5:10 pm

      Thank you! I love the way you think!

      Reply
  7. Madi says

    October 28, 2018 at 4:24 pm

    This would be so awesome on pancakes! Definitely making for brunch next weekend!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 30, 2018 at 8:25 am

      Thank you, Madi! That is one of my favorite ways to serve it too!

      Reply
  8. Kathy says

    October 28, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    What a versatile recipe. There are so many great uses for it. I will be making a batch and freezing it for later use.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 30, 2018 at 8:24 am

      Thank you, Kathy! Even plain like applesauce is a favorite of ours.

      Reply
  9. Debra C. says

    October 28, 2018 at 11:38 am

    This was awesome! I topped off some waffles with this sauce and they were amazing!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 30, 2018 at 8:20 am

      Thank you, Debra! That’s definitely one of my favorite uses too!

      Reply
  10. michele says

    October 28, 2018 at 10:33 am

    I had no idea I could freeze sauces like this. What a great idea! especially with all the in season fruits right now! Thanks~

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 30, 2018 at 8:20 am

      Thank you, Michele! I freeze about anything and this sauce sure comes in handy!

      Reply
      • Jane P says

        August 30, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        I bought a half bushel of peaches and half of them were mealy.. I used those to make peach sauce ( I didn’t want to waste them). I did not add any water and they cooked beautifully. I also blended them to an apple sauce consistency . I used your recipe as a guide for lemon juice and sugar. Also, wanted to know if it could freeze well. Thank you for the tips!

        Reply
        • Julie Menghini says

          August 31, 2020 at 9:53 am

          Great idea Jane! So glad it worked out for you. I’ve frozen this sauce in airtight containers, and it worked out beautifully. Thank you so much for stopping by!

          Reply
  11. Sandra says

    October 28, 2018 at 10:07 am

    I’m the same and can’t bare to let fruits go unused. You have so many tasty ideas for your peach sauce and love that it can be frozen.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 30, 2018 at 8:17 am

      Thank you! I have to learn to quit cooking for an army! Probably wont happen LOL!

      Reply
  12. Meagen Brosius says

    October 25, 2018 at 8:58 am

    I love that this is so fresh and delicious and versatile! It’s great for so many things…which is lucky since it’s so tasty 😉

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 25, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      Thank you Meagen! It’s a great recipe to have in the freezer too!

      Reply
  13. Wilhelmina Wessel says

    October 25, 2018 at 8:27 am

    This sauce looks so delicious! I can think of a million things to use it for!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 25, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      Than you Wilhelmina! My favorite way was in the yogurt parfait!

      Reply
  14. debi at Life Currents says

    October 25, 2018 at 7:46 am

    Peaches are my favorite summer fruit. And, as their season comes to a close, I need to eat all that I can! This sauce looks divine. Perfect for me. I’d also serve it over cottage cheese for breakfast! Yum!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 25, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      Oh mixing with cottage cheese sounds delicious too! Thank you, Debi!

      Reply
  15. Cristina says

    September 28, 2018 at 8:54 am

    I would love to try your recipe! But can I ask you a few questions? Exactly how many grams of peaches did you use? Also, how long will this sauce last? I mean the expiry date?

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 1, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      Hi Christina! I don’t know how many grams but I used about 7 peaches. It doesn’t really matter though. This recipe is very forgiving. It will freeze for at least 6 months. In the refrigerator, it would last at least 7 days. Thank you for stopping by and I hope you’ll let me know how your sauce turns out.

      Reply
      • Cristina says

        October 1, 2018 at 6:13 pm

        Thank you for the reply Julie. The preserving part is the most crucial for me as I don’t want to use any preservatives at all. I’m not really sure how long a fresh produce will last. Again, thank you for the idea!

        Reply
        • Julie Menghini says

          October 1, 2018 at 10:05 pm

          I don’t like using preservatives either Cristina. You’re welcome and I hope you’ll stop by again.

          Reply
  16. Mimi says

    September 25, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    I have made this over the years just like you. I used to make healthy pancakes often, and use this sauce as a syrup. Even the day my daughter got married, I’d prepared granola parfaits layered with a peach sauce. Good stuff!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 1, 2018 at 10:15 pm

      Thank you Mimi! I love making these sauces so we can enjoy them when the fruit is long gone for the season.

      Reply
  17. Loretta says

    September 20, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    I’ve never tried making peach sauce before Julie, but it sure is quite versatile isn’t it? Love the parfait and the peach bellini, oh my!!! Can’t wait for Fall and all the yummy flavors coming up.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      September 26, 2018 at 9:08 am

      It’s 47 here this morning Loretta and it has me thinking of all those fall flavors too. I love summer but a good cup of soup is my favorite!

      Reply
  18. Judith A. Graber says

    September 20, 2018 at 4:48 am

    I really like how you’ve presented the recipes -makes me want to make this sauce and try all three different ways of using it. Great post Julie!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      September 26, 2018 at 9:07 am

      Thank you Judi! I have a ton of it in the freezer and will be enjoying it all winter long.

      Reply

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