Fresh Peach Juice Recipe (How to Juice Peaches)
This fresh peach juice recipe is all about keeping things simple so the fruit can really shine. The key is using ripe peaches because they’re naturally sweet and juicy, which means you don’t need much extra to boost the flavor. Simply juice the peaches and whisk with one or two ingredients it to get that smooth, refreshing texture.
If you don’t have a juicer, no problem! You can blend and strain instead. A quick chill before serving also makes a big difference, since cold juice tastes brighter and more refreshing.
If you’re unsure when peaches are in season in your area of the US, this ripening chart will help. Happy juicing!
Why This Peach Juice Is So Peachy Keen
Here are more reasons why we love this juice:
- Naturally Sweet and Refreshing. The flavor is light, juicy, and super refreshing, especially when served cold.
- Quick and Easy to Make. You basically juice and whisk or blend and strain—no complicated equipment or techniques needed.
- Perfect Use for Ripe Peaches. Instead of letting them go mealy and mushy, you turn them into something delicious and refreshing.
- Hydrating and Light. It’s perfect for warm days when you want something cool and thirst-quenching.
- Tastes Like Summer in a Glass. One sip instantly feels bright, happy, and seasonal.
How To Make Peach Juice
The key is to use the sweetest, freshest peaches that you can find. If you’re unlucky in the peach-picking department, try using frozen peaches that are thawed overnight.
Step 1: Prep the Peaches – Rinse the peaches well and gently pat them dry. Peel them if you want, then slice them into thick pieces so they’re easy to juice.
Step 2: Juice and Mix – Add the peach slices to your juicer a couple at a time. Collect the juice, then stir in lemon juice and any sweetener you like for extra flavor.
Then, Step 3: Serve and Enjoy – Give everything a quick whisk to blend it all together. Pour and enjoy your fresh peach juice right away while it’s bright and refreshing.
More Recipes For Peach Juice
Here are a few unique ways to use your fresh peach juice:
- Fruity Salad Dressing Base – Whisk peach juice with a little olive oil and white balsamic vinegar for a light, fruity dressing. It works really well on fresh greens, watermelon and cucumber salad, or spinach salads. Keep it simple so the peach flavor stands out.
- Dessert Drizzle or Sorbet Starter – Drizzle a small amount over fruit salad, vegan yogurt, or dairy-free ice cream. You can also use it as a base for a quick homemade sorbet by freezing and blending it. It adds a sweet, fresh peach flavor without much work.
- Peach Juice Ice Cubes – Add to sparkling water for a fruity spritzer, iced tea, or fruity lemonade, and they’ll keep well for up to 6 months in the freezer.
- White Grape Peach Juice – There are two ways to serve this beverage. Either freeze a half-cup of green grapes and add to the peach juice in place of ice cubes for a cooling drink or add 2 cups of fresh grapes (like in this grape smoothie) along with the peaches while juicing.
- Orange Peach Mango Smoothie – Add the juice of an orange and a cup of frozen mango to make a delicious chilled peach smoothie.
Homemade Peach Juice FAQs
Yes! Simply use a blender to blend the peaches together and pour through a fine mesh sieve, cheesecloth, or nut milk bag to obtain the juice. Then, add in the remaining ingredients. You may have a little less liquid compared to juicing, but you can use more peaches.
Homemade peach juice will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, but it may separate a bit—just give it a good shake before drinking. If you want to save it longer, you can freeze it in ice cube trays, then transfer the frozen cubes to a bag or container once solid for up to 6 months.
You could, but the flavor and texture may not be quite as fresh as with ripe peaches. Fresh peaches are ideal since the recipe really relies on their natural sweetness, but thawed frozen peaches work really well too. If you use canned peaches, you may want to cut back on added sweetener, while underripe fruit may need a little extra to balance the flavor.
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Fresh Peach Juice Recipe (How to Juice Peaches)
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet, ripe peaches (thawed frozen will work, too), (16 ounces)
- 5 teaspoons powdered cane sugar, or to your taste
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 6 ounces water, seltzer water, or club soda
- Fresh mint or peach slices for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Set up your juicer and measure out the other ingredients, set aside for later.
- Peel and thickly slice the peaches. If you only have frozen peaches, thaw them overnight in the fridge! They should be already sliced and ready to go.
- Turn on the juicer, add the peaches, and collect the extracted juice.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the fresh peach juice. Stir or whisk well. Add garnishes, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- No Juicer? No problem! – If you don’t own a juicer, you can still make this recipe. Simply use a blender to blend the peaches together and pour through a fine mesh sieve, cheesecloth, or nut milk bag to obtain the juice. Then, add in the remaining ingredients. You may have a little less liquid compared to juicing, but you can use more peaches, if desired.
- Storing Tips – Fresh juice will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, but it may separate a bit—just give it a good shake before drinking and it’ll be fine again. If you want to save it longer, you can freeze it in ice cube trays, then transfer the frozen cubes to a bag or container once solid.
- Serving Suggestions – Frozen peach juice cubes are great for adding to sparkling water, iced tea, or lemonade, and they’ll keep well for up to 6 months in the freezer. Add fresh juice to salad dressings, marinades, or over fruit salad!
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It was such a joy creating this peach juice recipe! My husband loves peaches, so it was even more motivation to come up with a sweet and lively recipe. Hope you love it as much as we do!
I loved this peach juice recipe so much, this summer I’m going to try it with nectarines from my nectarine tree! If the squirrels don’t get them all first, hehe.
Fresh delicious peach juice is the essence of summer. Can’t wait for peach season to juice up some.
So tasty and refreshing! Peach juice is one of my favorites!
thanks for the tips on how to juice peaches. now i don’t have to buy store bought
how wonderful are fruits! thiis juice is way tooooo delicious
Never thought about adding seltzer to a peach juice and it was su yummy. The mint was also a very nice and original addition! Thank you!
Delicious fresh peach juice is the essence of summer! Can’t wait for peach season to juice up some deliciousness.
sooo refreshing! thanks for sharing how to make this healthy juice!
I can’t wait for summer and all the fresh peaches!! I will be making this on repeat
I had no idea making fresh peach juice was so easy! So delicious and refreshing, too!