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Peach Shrub Syrup

By Nicole Konstantinakos

Published on November 18, 2020

Yield

Makes about 10 ounces

Peach Shrub Syrup

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups frozen peaches, thawed and chopped1 cup sugar 6 ounces water 2 ounces cider vinegar

Before You Begin

We preferred frozen peaches over fresh because of their year-round availability and relatively consistent levels of moisture and sweetness. Shrub syrup can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Shake well before using.

Instructions

  1.  Bring peaches, sugar, and water to boil in large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until peaches are soft and beginning to break down, about 10 minutes.
  2.  Remove saucepan from heat and use potato masher to crush peaches until uniform in texture. Strain mixture through fine-mesh strainer into medium bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Whisk in vinegar.
Peach Shrub Syrup
Photography by Steve Klise. Styling by Elle Simone.

Yield

Makes about 10 ounces

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups frozen peaches, thawed and chopped
1 cup sugar
6 ounces water
2 ounces cider vinegar

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups frozen peaches, thawed and chopped
1 cup sugar
6 ounces water
2 ounces cider vinegar

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups frozen peaches, thawed and chopped
1 cup sugar
6 ounces water
2 ounces cider vinegar

Why This Recipe Works

We wanted to develop a simple recipe that was bursting with clean, bright, tangy fruit flavor. This shrub syrup can be enjoyed mixed with seltzer for a simple shrub soda or it can contribute to the nuances of more complex cocktails.

Before You Begin

We preferred frozen peaches over fresh because of their year-round availability and relatively consistent levels of moisture and sweetness. Shrub syrup can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Shake well before using.

Instructions

  1.  Bring peaches, sugar, and water to boil in large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until peaches are soft and beginning to break down, about 10 minutes.
  2.  Remove saucepan from heat and use potato masher to crush peaches until uniform in texture. Strain mixture through fine-mesh strainer into medium bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Whisk in vinegar.

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