3 cups water

1/2 cup granulated sugar

3 cup peaches, unpeeled, pitted, cut into 1-inch cubes, approximately 3 peaches

3/4 cup lemon juice, juice from approximately 5 – 6 lemons

ice, to serve

1 freshly sliced peach, optional garnish

Method:

1.   In a medium size saucepan over medium – high heat, add water and sugar and cook while occasionally whisking until sugar dissolves, approximately 2 minutes.

2.   Add peaches, bring to a boil, and allow to cook while occasionally stirring until peaches soften, approximately 3 – 4 minutes.

3.   Remove from heat and allow to cool 20 minutes.

4.   Transfer to a heatproof blender, like Vitamix, and remove the small venting capsule within the lid which allows steam to release. Cover with a kitchen towel and blend on high until smooth.

5.   Add lemon juice, blend again until just combined, approximately 5 seconds. Transfer to a heatproof container and allow to cool at room temperature before placing in the refrigerator to fully chill – see kitchen note.

6.   When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice and top with chilled peach lemonade. Garnish with freshly sliced peaches, if desired.

Kitchen Note: In order to keep your refrigerator and all of its contents at a safe temperature, make sure you cool the lemonade at room temperature before placing in the fridge to fully chill. If time is of the essence, place the tempered container in a plugged sink filled with ice water creating an ice bath.  Occassionally stir until contents are cool to the touch.