Transform fresh (or frozen) peaches into the most delicious peach sauce with this simple method. It’s a delicious fruit puree to share with a baby or toddler that you can serve on its own or mixed with yogurt or oatmeal.
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 the fruit required!
Ingredients You Need
To make this recipe you just need peaches. Done and done!
TIP: 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.)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at the process involved in this recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information.
- Roughly dice the peaches (they can be big pieces). Discard the pits.
- Cook until soft.
- Blend smooth.
- Serve or store in the fridge or freezer.
TIP: You can freeze this 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 works even if they’re a little underripe!
Yes, just add them to the pot and cook as instructed.
You can 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. It’s an easy side dish for a family meal too.
Best Tips for Success
- Store 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.
- You may also like Strawberry Applesauce, Instant Pot Applesauce, and Stewed Peaches.
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Easy Peach Sauce
Transform fresh (or frozen) peaches into the most delicious peach sauce with this simple method. It’s a delicious fruit puree to share with a baby or toddler that you can serve on its own or mixed with yogurt or oatmeal.
Ingredients
- 8-10 medium peaches
- 1 cup water
Instructions
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Halve the peaches. Remove the pits. Roughly chop. (You’ll have about 8 cups.) I leave the peel on.
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Add to a medium pot set over medium heat with the water. Cover and bring to a simmer. Remove the cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the peaches are very soft and starting to break down.
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Turn off the heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
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Pruee with an immersion blender or add peaches to a standard blender. Blend smooth. (If using a standard blender, leave the vent open so the steam can escape while you blend.)
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Store in the fridge or serve warm.
Notes
- Store 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 652IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
