Peach-Lavender Shrub and the Dog Days of Summer
Ingredients
- 3 Lbs peaches slightly overripe
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp dried lavender
- 2 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Prepare peaches
- Wash peaches, remove the pit, and chop peaches into 1/2" pieces. Add the sugar and lavender, stir to coat. Cover tightly and set aside in a dark, cool spot until the mixture is syrupy and the fruit is broken down, approximately 2 to 3 days.3 Lbs peaches, 5 tbsp dried lavender, 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
Add apple cider to peaces and strain
- After 2 or 3 days, add the apple cider to the marinated peaches and mix well. Strain the peaches at least once through a cheesecloth or repeat as desired until the syrup shows no cloudiness. Pour into a sterilized glass bottle and store in the refrigerator.2 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
Mix with club soda or water and enjoy
- Mix one part peach-lavender syrup with ten parts of water or club soda and add more syrup, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate
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