Making homemade peach juice couldn't be simpler. You don't even need a juicer! I'll show you how to make your own fresh peach juice at home with a blender, or a juicer. Guaranteed free from additives, preservatives and refined sugar.
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Is there anything better than fresh fruit juice? I'm always experimenting with different combinations, like this yuzu juice or this fresh mango juice. But, today I'm excited to introduce you to peach juice.
Ok, so if you make this juice in a blender it's more like peach nectar, but that's a good thing! It's thicker and creamier than juice made with a traditional juicer, somewhere between a juice and smoothie. Taste it and you'll see why you don't need fancy equipment to make the perfect peach juice. Of course, if you have a juicer, feel free to use it. I've given you instructions for that too. It will be thinner and less creamy, but it will still have the gloriously refreshing peach flavor that peach juice is all about.
Top Tip: If you've got a load of peaches to use, be sure to try my peach baked oats and my vegan peach cobbler.
Let's get started!
Reasons You'll Love This Recipe
✅You only need 4 simple ingredients (including water).
✅Peaches are ultra healthy. See below for a list of all the nutritional benefits.
✅Sneak a load of vitamins and minerals into your kids diet by making them fresh peach juice. I've never met a child that doesn't love it!
✅You don't need fancy equipment. All you need is a blender (or even an immersion blender). But, if you have a juicer, I'll give you instructions on how to make perfect peach juice with it.
The Benefits Of Peach Juice
- Peaches contain magnesium, which is know to have a calming effect when consumed. In fact, in Hungary, peaches are known as the calming fruit. Because of the peaches naturally sedative quality, peach juice is a great drink to have right before bedtime
- Peaches are known to aid digestion. If consumed with the skin on, one peach contributes 6-9 % of your bodies fiber needs for the day.
- Fresh fruit, and freshly squeezed fruit juice are among the highest vibration foods on our planet. You are what you eat, so if you want health and vitality, look no further than peach juice. You could also try this colorful fruit cereal.
- Peaches have anti-aging benefits. They're packed full of antioxidants, like Vitamin C, which are known to have beneficial effects against oxidative damage. In short, peaches can give your skin a healthy glow and help maintain healthy eyesight.
- Peach juice contains Vitamin A, which has natural immune boosting properties. It also contains the minerals iron and zinc, both of which help the immune system fight infection.
How To Peel Peaches
Peeling peaches can be a messy job, and sometimes you end up loosing a lot of the peach flesh. The solution is to blanch your peaches. The skin slides right off.
- Find a bowl big enough to accommodate your peaches and enough water to cover them. Fill it with water and some ice and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a hard boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and using a slotted spoon, lower your peaches into the water. Leave them there for approximately 30 seconds.
- Using the same slotted spoon, remove your peaches from the hot water, and transfer them to the bowl of ice water. This stops the peaches from cooking.
- The peel should now be soft enough to remove easily with your hands or a paring knife.
Ingredients
- Peaches: Choose peaches that are ripe. Ripe peaches are not firm to the touch. There's a bit of give when you squeeze them gently. They should have a slight peach scent and be free from bruises.
- Water: I recommend filtered water, but tap water will also work. If you want a bubbly peach juice you could even use sparkling water.
- Lemon Juice: Use fresh lemon juice. Bottled lemon juice just doesn't have the same fresh citrus flavor. Don't skip the lemon juice. It's what will keep your peaches from oxidizing and turning an unappetizing brown color.
- Agave Nectar or Powdered Cane Sugar (optional) : Agave nectar is an entirely optional ingredient. If your peaches are really ripe, you might not need to add a sweetener. If you don't have agave nectar, powdered cane sugar also does the trick. Again, the sweetener is optional.
How To Make Fresh Peach Juice
In A Blender
This is the blender method for making peach juice. You can use a standard blender, bullet blender or immersion blender. Your peach juice will be thicker than if you used a juicer (which I really like)!
- Peel pit and stone your peaches. * see instructions above on how to easily peel peaches.
- Add your peaches to the blender along with the water, lemon juice and agave nectar. Blend until there are no lumps remaining. Depending on the strength of your blender, you may need to pour the juice through a mesh strainer to remove any extra bits. Personally, I love this juice when it's a bit thicker and creamy, but if you want a really smooth consistency, all you need to do is pass the juice through a mesh strainer.
- Stir before decanting into cold glasses. Enjoy!
In A Juicer
There's no need to peel peaches that you'll be juicing with a juicer, but you must carefully scrub the skin to remove any pesticides.
- Fill a bowl with water. Submerge your peaches in the water, gently scrubbing their skins to remove any dirt or pesticides.
- Cut the peaches open and remove the pits. Add them to the juicer, catching the extracted liquid in a pitcher.
- Stir in the lemon juice and agave nectar (or powdered cane sugar) and serve.
Jazz It Up With These Additions
Customize your peach juice to suit your tastes. Here's a few creative suggestions:
🧡Ever heard of peach melba? It's a tantalizing combination of peaches and raspberries. Add a handful of fresh raspberries to make use of this delicious, classic flavor combination.
🧡Peaches love to pal around with ginger. If you're running your peach juice through a juicer, put an inch long piece of ginger in for a zesty hit of ginger. If you're using the blender method, simply grate a bit of fresh ginger in before blending.
🧡Combine peach juice with sparkling water for a delicious mocktail.
🧡Swap the lemon juice in this recipe for lime juice, and add a bit of lime zest.
🧡Go tropical by adding ½ cup of coconut milk to your peach juice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Peaches are a great source of Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that protects against free radical damage. Peaches are a common ingredient in moisturizers and face masks as peach juice naturally brightens the skin.
Peaches are rich in antioxidants, which may help remove toxins from the liver.
Peach juice is a popular nighttime drink due to it's high levels of magnesium, which are known to have sedative qualities.
Peach juice is one of the lowest calorie juices. When eaten with the skin on, peaches contain a healthy amount of fiber, which helps you feel fuller for longer. It also contains phenolic compounds, which are known to have anti obesity properties.
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📖 Recipe
Fresh Peach Juice
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe peaches
- 1½ cups cold filtered water
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar or powdered cane sugar
Instructions
To Make Peach Juice In A Blender
- Peel pit and stone the peaches. * see notes for instructions on how to easily peel peaches.
- Add the peaches to the blender or along with the water, ice cubes, lemon juice and agave nectar. Blend until there are no lumps remaining. Depending on the strength of your blender, you may need to pour the juice through a mesh strainer to remove any extra bits.
- Stir before serving.
To Make Peach Juice In A Juicer
- Fill a bowl with water. Submerge the peaches in the water, gently scrubbing their skins to remove any dirt or pesticides.
- Cut the peaches open and remove the pits. Add them to the juicer, catching the extracted liquid in a pitcher.
- Stir in the lemon juice and agave nectar (or powdered cane sugar) and serve.
Notes
- Find a bowl big enough to accommodate your peaches and enough water to cover them. Fill it with water and some ice and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a hard boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and using a slotted spoon, lower your peaches into the water. Leave them there for approximately 30 seconds.
- Using the same slotted spoon, remove your peaches from the hot water, and transfer them to the bowl of ice water. This stops the peaches from cooking.
- The peel should now be soft enough to remove easily with your hands or a paring knife.
Amy Liu Dong
Such easy, delicious, and refreshing drinks to make for everyone.
I love it!
Audrey
So refreshing!
Caroline
Delicious