Refreshing Peach Lemonade

Ingredients

• 4 peaches, pitted and coarsely chopped
• 4 tbsps pure maple syrup
• zest of 1 lemon (be sure it's organic)
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 3 cups water
• ice

Directions

1. Combine the peaches, maple syrup, lemon zest and 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Allow it to come to a boil and them reduce the heat, simmer for 3-4 minutes. Allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes.
2. Place the peach mixture into a blender, blend until smooth (I do it with the lid off or remove the centerpiece of my vita-mix lid to allow the heat out).
3. Once cool enough to handle, press the peach mixture through a sieve into a large jar, reserving the liquid and discarding the solids or you may save them to use in you baked goods.
4. Add the lemon juice and water, stir/shake well, you may need to adjust sweetness.
5. Serve cool with ice and garnish with peach slices or other summer berries!
6. Happy sipping!

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