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.
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.
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 Cocktails
Peach Topping
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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Here are a few more recipes you may enjoy using fresh peaches
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
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
Nutrition
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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Judy says
better than expected……squeezed the caviar from a vanilla bean into it. So good!
Julie Menghini says
That would be amazing Judy! Thank you!
Julie says
Can I make this recipe with frozen peaches? If I can, does it need any alterations?
Julie Menghini says
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.
JoEllen Brown says
Love this recipe from hostess at heart, we will use in different ways .
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, JoEllen! It’s very versatile.
Alf says
For how long does the sauce last? I want to make this, but in large amounts.
Julie Menghini says
The sauce will last in the refrigerator 2 to 3 days but can be frozen in an air-tight container as well.
Shana says
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)
Julie Menghini says
Thank you for sharing Shana! I’ve frozen it too for a delicious choice during the winter.
Michaela Kenkel says
Peaches are one of my most favorite fruits!! This sauce looks like heaven in a bowl!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Michaela! I like this too and even though it’s great on so many things I like eating it plain.
Jennifer Stewart says
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!!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you! I love the way you think!
Madi says
This would be so awesome on pancakes! Definitely making for brunch next weekend!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Madi! That is one of my favorite ways to serve it too!
Kathy says
What a versatile recipe. There are so many great uses for it. I will be making a batch and freezing it for later use.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Kathy! Even plain like applesauce is a favorite of ours.
Debra C. says
This was awesome! I topped off some waffles with this sauce and they were amazing!!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Debra! That’s definitely one of my favorite uses too!
michele says
I had no idea I could freeze sauces like this. What a great idea! especially with all the in season fruits right now! Thanks~
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Michele! I freeze about anything and this sauce sure comes in handy!
Jane P says
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!
Julie Menghini says
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!
Sandra says
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.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you! I have to learn to quit cooking for an army! Probably wont happen LOL!
Meagen Brosius says
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 😉
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Meagen! It’s a great recipe to have in the freezer too!
Wilhelmina Wessel says
This sauce looks so delicious! I can think of a million things to use it for!
Julie Menghini says
Than you Wilhelmina! My favorite way was in the yogurt parfait!
debi at Life Currents says
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!
Julie Menghini says
Oh mixing with cottage cheese sounds delicious too! Thank you, Debi!
Cristina says
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?
Julie Menghini says
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.
Cristina says
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!
Julie Menghini says
I don’t like using preservatives either Cristina. You’re welcome and I hope you’ll stop by again.
Mimi says
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!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Mimi! I love making these sauces so we can enjoy them when the fruit is long gone for the season.
Loretta says
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.
Julie Menghini says
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!
Judith A. Graber says
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!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Judi! I have a ton of it in the freezer and will be enjoying it all winter long.