Strawberry Peach Lemonade Concentrate
This Strawberry Peach Lemonade Concentrate is a sweet and refreshing homemade lemonade recipe bursting with juicy peaches, ripe strawberries, and bright citrus flavor – aka THE BEST PINK LEMONADE!! My Nana used to freeze lemonade concentrate during the summer months so we could enjoy a taste of sunshine year-round, and this easy freezer-friendly fruit lemonade brings back those nostalgic memories with every sip.
what is lemonade concentrate?
Lemonade concentrate is a highly concentrated mixture of lemon juice, sugar, and water that is diluted before serving. It allows you to make fresh lemonade quickly whenever you need it.
how do i use lemonade concentrate?
Simply mix the concentrate with cold water according to your recipe’s recommended ratio. Adjust the dilution to make the lemonade stronger or milder to suit your taste.
can i freeze lemonade concentrate?
Yes. Lemonade concentrate freezes exceptionally well and can be stored in freezer-safe containers for several months.
how long does homemade lemonade concentrate last?
When refrigerated, lemonade concentrate typically lasts up to 1 week. Frozen concentrate can maintain its quality for 3–6 months. You can also can it to last up to 18 months!
can i reduce the sugar in lemonade concentrate?
Yes. You can adjust the sugar level to your preference, though sugar helps balance the tartness of the lemons and contributes to the concentrate’s texture.
ways to use lemonade concentrate:
- Mix with sparkling water for a refreshing homemade soda.
- Combine with fruit juices to create a party punch.
- Blend with ice for frozen lemonade.
- Use as a base for cocktails and mocktails.
- Pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
- Stir into iced tea for a homemade Arnold Palmer.
- Make homemade sorbet or granita.
- Freeze into ice cubes for flavored drinks.
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Strawberry Peach Lemonade Concentrate
Ingredients
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 cups granulated cane sugar
- 1 heaping cup chopped strawberries
- 1 heaping cup chopped peaches
- 1 1/2 cups water + more for serving
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice about 10 lemons
Instructions
- Combine the lemon zest and sugar in a large saucepan. Rub together with your fingers for 30 seconds to release the essential oils. Add the chopped strawberries, peaches, and water.
- Stir to combine then place over medium high heat. Bring to a boil then simmer on Medium Low for 15 to 20 minutes, until fruit has become very tender and juicy. Use a fine mesh sieve and the back of a spoon to strain the fruit. For easier straining, let cool to room temperature then blend and strain.
- Stir in the lemon juice.
- To serve, add 1/4 cup concentrate into a glass and fill with about 3/4 cup (up to 1 cup water). The amount of water added will depend on how sweet you like your lemonade. This makes 16 servings! Add ice to enjoy cold!
I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL
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Hello, I’m trying to make this now but I’m confused if after I boil down do I blend and strain before adding to my water? What about cooling?
hi brittany! you can blend prior to straining to make it easier or just use the back of the spoon to press through a fine mesh sieve. The fruit should be tender enough so it easily releases any juices! After making the concentrate, you would probably want it to cool to room temperature prior to adding to water but if you add ice either way you should be fine! yay!!
If I just wanted to make this purely strawberry would I just sub the peaches for more strawberry or could I do another fruit like raspberries?
hi Laura! yes, that is correct on both ends!
I want to make this and put it in the gallon dispensers for a party of 30. How can I adjust this recipe and how should I dilute it in the container, so everyone can enjoy it without it being too strong
hi Jessica! this recipe makes about 8 strong cups of lemonade (4 cups concentrate + 4 cups water). so I would just multiply as needed!!
Hi Lauren!
I’m doing the same thing as above but a bit confused, is the 1 quart made the concentrate? And if so, wouldn’t it be 16 cups of lemonade total?
I may be understanding things wrong but I thought it was 1/4 of a cup of concentrate was needed to make 1 cup of the lemonade and then there are 4 cups of in the quart of concentrate, so each cup of concentrate within that quart would give you 4 cups of lemonade. Is this right?
I can’t wait to make this! It sounds delicious!
hi Valerie! so this recipe is purely making 1 quart of concentrate which serves 16 people. 1/4 cup of the concentrate + 3/4 cup (up to 1 cup) of water is equal to one serving of lemonade. Hopefully that helps some! Lmk if not, and I’ll figure it out with you!!
Yes, that helps! Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
God bless!
My family and our guests loved this lemonade! Simple to make and so delicious. It’s the perfect summer drink.
I made this today and just used peaches for the fruit and it is wonderful!
I added a few raspberries to the listed recipe; my family enjoyed this a lot!
I made this today as a practice run for Fourth of July. It didn’t come out sweet at all, i’m wondering what I did wrong? It tasted just like lemon juice with no sweetness at all. I cooked the fruit for 20 minutes like the recipe said, it softened but didn’t really reduce liquid wise. I squeezed and strained all the juice out of the fruit. It made just over 32 oz of concentrate. What should I do differently next time? I was so excited for this
hi sam! did you add the sugar? There’s 1 1/2 cups total so it should be very sweet lol
I’m 99% sure I added all of the sugar, but i’m going to give this another try to be sure! Thanks for the quick reply! I had a few other people try it and they enjoyed the tart lemon flavor so it wasn’t a total loss! Thanks again, I love your website and videos 🙂
I followed the original recipe and it was so good that I’ve started switching up fruits based on what I have on hand that’s about to go bad. I love that you can substitute different fruits once you get the base recipe down!
ahhh this is so awesome!!