This sweet, tangy, homemade Peach Sauce is one of those low-effort, high-reward recipes that instantly levels up whatever you're eating. I make it with frozen peaches.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peaches (thawed and diced, $1.91*)
- ¾ cup water (divided, $0.00)
- ½ cup granulated sugar ($0.19)
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon ($0.01)
- ⅛ tsp salt ($0.01)
- 1 lemon (juiced (1 tsp) and zested (1 tsp) $0.58**)
- 1 Tbsp corn starch ($0.06)
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the peaches, ½ cup water, sugar, cinnamon, salt, lemon juice, and zest. Stir and let the mixture come to a gentle boil, about 5–6 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ¼ cup of water with the cornstarch until fully dissolved to make a slurry. Pour the slurry into the peach mixture and stir well. Reduce the heat slightly and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the thicker the sauce will get.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled—either way, it's delicious!