How to Make Peach Sauce (Easy Homemade Recipe!)
When it comes to capturing the essence of summer in a jar, nothing quite compares to a Homemade Peach Sauce. And, this recipe is all about maximizing the fresh fruity sweetness of ripe, sun-kissed peaches to create a versatile sauce that can elevate any dish. Sugar brings out the peach’s natural sweetness, a combination of orange and lemon provides balance and brightness, and a secret ingredient adds a delightful complexity. The resulting delicious sauce is the perfect accompaniment to both sweet and savory dishes!
Servings: 2 1/2 cups
Calories: 586kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh, ripe peaches around 4 large, peeled pitted, and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar or more to taste
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 large navel orange zest and juice
- 1 large lemon zest and juice
- pinch kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon Peach White Balsamic Vinegar can substitute plain white balsamic vinegar, or omit
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, stir together peaches, sugar, water, orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 35 minutes.
- Stir in salt and cornstarch mixture; cook just until it thickens, around 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in vinegar. Cool to room temperature, transfer to an airtight container, and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Serve at room temperature.
Notes
Make ahead: Sauce will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
Serving suggestions: Serve spooned over grilled or roasted pork, chicken, fish, Aunt Dee-Dee’s Cheesecake, Lemon Mini Cakes, ice cream, shortcake, pound cake, French toast, waffles, or Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes. Can also be stirred into plain or vanilla yogurt (I prefer Greek).
Nutrition
Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 150g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 136g | Vitamin A: 1294IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg