How to Make Peach Sugar

Peaches are a beloved summer fruit known for their sweet and juicy flesh. But did you know that you can make peach-infused sugar using the skins? This is a great way to use up any peach skins you’d typically toss out. I got a 10 pound box of peaches from The Peach Truck this year and removed all of the skins, sliced them up, and froze them for future use. When thinking of how I could use the skins instead of wasting them, I decided on making some peach sugar! Keep reading to learn the simple process of making your own at home.

More About Peach Sugar

Inspired by my desire to reduce waste and add a touch of summer to everyday dishes, this peach sugar offers a subtle yet enchanting flavor profile. By utilizing the natural flavor and fragrance of peach skins, you’ll create a versatile ingredient that pairs beautifully with a variety of recipes. Whether you’re baking a peach-infused cake, stirring it into tea, or using it as a topping for yogurt, it brings a delightful burst of flavor to every bite.

Ingredients You'll Need for Peach Sugar

Peach sugar is easy to make with ONLY 2 ingredients!

Peach Skins (remove the skins from the flesh using this SUPER easy method)
Granulated Sugar

How to Make Peach Sugar

This is truly one of the easiest things to make! I used the removed peach skins from 10 pounds of peaches with 2 cups of granulated sugar. Here are the simple instructions:

Step 1. Prepare the Peaches

Wash your peaches, then remove the skins using this super easy method. Use the peach flesh as you’d like for other recipes (or eat them plain, yum!) and dry the skins with a towel.

Step 2. Dry the Peach Skins

Spread the peach skins on a baking sheet, then dry in the oven on the lowest temperature. My oven has a dehydrate function so I used that and dried the peach skins at 150°F until they were dry enough that I could crush it to dust in my hand. For me this took about 2 hours, but it will vary depending on what temperature you set it to and the humidity of your kitchen.

Step 3. Grind up the Peach Skins

Once you’ve thoroughly dried the peach skins, place them into a spice grinder or food processor and grind until you have a powder. The finer the peach skins are ground, the better. I think next time I make this I’ll grind them a little bit finer for a more even distribution in the sugar.

Step 4. Infuse the Sugar

Add the ground up peach skins to a bowl with the granulated sugar and whisk/stir together until evenly combined.

Step 5. Enjoy!

Use your homemade peach sugar as a delightful addition to your culinary creations. Sprinkle it over freshly baked goods, stir it into beverages, or use it as a unique garnish for desserts.

Peach Sugar FAQ

How can I make the peach flavor stronger?

If you want an even stronger peach flavor, you can dry out some peach slices/flesh and grind them up to add into the sugar. You could also experiment with the peach skin to sugar ratio to achieve your desired flavor.

What are some ways to use peach sugar?

Dust the top of your French Vanilla Butter Cookies
Sprinkle on top of your next batch of scones right before baking
Use for a sugar rim for your favorite peach flavored cocktail

What flavors go well with peach?

Peach goes so well with a LOT of different flavors. Try pairing the peach sugar with recipes that include warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger. You could also pair with berries or lemon.

Storing Peach Sugar

Store your peach sugar in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. I used an old pickle jar 🙂 Provided that you dried out the peach skins thoroughly, it will be safe in the pantry essentially forever.

DISCLAIMER: it may lose potency of flavor over time, but it will still be safe to eat if stored properly.