Refreshing Homemade Peach Brandy for Summer Delights
This peach brandy recipe makes the best of fresh and quality peaches to enjoy a warm drink throughout the winter. Check it out.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Mason jar
- Knife and chopping board
- Stove
- Strainer
- Funnel
- Serving bottles
Ingredients
- 10 medium-sized Peaches very ripe, unblemished
- 3 cups Vodka unflavored
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
- Wash the peaches, cut them in half, and remove the pits. Dice the peaches into big chunks.
- Place the peaches into a large mason jar with a lid. Top the diced peaches with vodka. Close the lid and put the jar in a dark place at room temperature. Let the mixture infuse for two weeks.
- Every other day, shake the jar without opening the lid.
- After two weeks, prepare the sugar syrup. In a pot, mix water and sugar. Heat the syrup on the stove in a medium setting, stirring frequently. When the syrup comes to a boil, let it simmer for another five minutes.
- Pour the hot syrup into the mason jar. Close the lid and let the peach brandy rest for another week.
- After a week, strain the peaches and pour the brandy into liquor bottles using a funnel.
- Serve cold.
Notes
- Organic peaches — As in all food preservation methods, using organic peaches for this recipe is best. When peaches are abundant, you can visit the nearest farmers' market to select the best, chemical-free grown peaches when they are the most affordable.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Refreshing Homemade Peach Brandy for Summer Delights
Amount per Serving
Calories
181
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
0.02
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Sodium
19
mg
1
%
Potassium
153
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
46
g
15
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
44
g
49
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
408
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
7
mg
1
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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