A fresh and fruity homemade lemonade featuring ripe peaches and freshly squeezed lemon juice, perfect for hot summer days.

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In a saucepan, combine the chopped peaches, sugar, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes until the peaches are soft and sugar dissolves.
Use an immersion blender (or transfer to a regular blender) to puree the mixture until smooth.
Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract juice. Discard the pulp. Let it cool completely.
Stir in the lemon juice and the remaining 4 cups of water. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice or sugar as needed.
Serve over ice with optional garnishes like peach slices, lemon wheels, or mint leaves.

Use very ripe peaches for maximum flavor and natural sweetness.
You can use canned (in juice) or thawed frozen peaches if fresh aren’t available.
To reduce sugar, substitute with honey, maple syrup, or stevia to taste.
Letting the lemonade chill for at least an hour enhances the flavor.
Leftovers can be frozen in ice cube trays for flavor-boosting ice cubes.