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a white bowl of macerated peaches with a large silver serving spoon.
Sharon Lachendro

Simple Macerated Peaches Recipe

Macerated Peaches are made with just 3 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time. It’s a simple, fuss-free way to prepare and elevate fresh fruit to top shortcake, ice cream, cheesecake, or eat as is.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 71
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Fresh Peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • Juice from ½ a Fresh Lime

Equipment

  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Paring Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Glass Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Add the peaches, sugar, and lime juice to a mixing bowl.
    sliced peaches in a white bowl with granulated sugar and lime juice to make macerated peaches
  2. Stir to combine, coating the peaches in the sugar and lime juice.
    sliced peaches in a white bowl with granulated sugar and lime juice to make macerated peaches. A hand is holding a silver serving spoon to stir the peaches and sugar together.
  3. Let the peaches sit at room temperature, stirring occasionally, for at least an hour before serving.
    sliced peaches mixed together in a white bowl with granulated sugar and lime juice to make macerated peaches

Notes

  1. Leftover peaches can be refrigerated for up to 48 hours.