Peach Sauce
Whenever we have a lot of fresh peaches, they’re on sale at the market, or I have some frozen ones that need to be used up, we make a batch of peach sauce. The beauty of this recipe is that you just have to dice the fruit, simmer it, and blend it into a delicious puree. No peeling or blanching required. Then you can serve it in a bowl, in a reusable pouch, or as a dip or topping for French Toast Sticks, Greek Yogurt Pancakes, Yogurt Waffles, Vanilla Cake, other desserts you like, or even plain yogurt. (You may also like my Peach Yogurt, Stewed Peaches, Peach Crisp and Peach Popsicles.)
Ingredients You Need
To make this peach sauce recipe you just need the following simple ingredients. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.
Peaches: You can use fresh ripe peaches or frozen peaches depending on the time of year, what’s most affordable, or what you have access to. Optional flavor enhancements: You can add extra flavor with fresh lemon juice, cinnamon, or a little grated ginger if you’d like. (We usually have it as is.) Optional sweetener: I don’t often add maple syrup or honey to this, but you could sweeten to taste as needed according to the sweetness of your fruit.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at the process involved in this peach sauce recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information. TIP: You can freeze this peach sauce as you would any other baby food puree in an ice cube tray. Then you can pop out a few cubes at a time as needed.
Recipes to Pair with Peach Sauce
French Toast Sticks Greek Yogurt Pancakes Yogurt Waffles Vanilla Cake
Best Tips for Success
Store the fresh peach sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. To freeze, portion into an ice cube tray. Freeze. Transfer frozen cubes to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw a few cubes at a time in an airtight container in the fridge. You can use any variety of peach and you can use fresh or frozen. It will taste best with ripe peaches that taste good when eaten fresh, but it’s very versatile. Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or ¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger or ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger. Serve it as a puree in a bowl or a reusable pouch. You can also mix it with plain yogurt or oatmeal if you prefer. Serve with desserts such as vanilla ice cream, shortcake or biscuits, pound cake, or cheesecake. Try it as a side for pork chops or roasted chicken. My 5-minute Peach Puree is an easy option for babies, too, especially if you’re looking to make a smaller batch.
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This post was first published July 2021.
