Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Classic Peach Shrub
Ripe summer peaches get a slow, cold maceration with sugar before meeting apple cider vinegar in this bright, tangy drinking shrub. The result is a deeply fruity, slightly tart syrup that you mix with sparkling water for a refreshing sip that feels genuinely special. Managing eosinophilic esophagitis often means scrutinizing every packaged drink for trigger ingredients, and this recipe sidesteps all of that by using just a handful of clean, whole-food components you control entirely. There are no artificial flavors, no mystery additives, and no common trigger foods hiding in the ingredient list. The optional fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth if you tolerate it well, and it's easy to leave out if you'd rather keep things simple. A little patience is the main requirement — two days in the fridge lets the flavors develop beautifully without any cooking at all. Stir a couple of tablespoons into cold sparkling water over ice and you have a sophisticated, homemade beverage that's as safe as it is satisfying.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
16 servings
- 1 ½ lbs ripe peaches (about 4 medium), pitted and diced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced peaches and sugar in a large glass jar or non-reactive bowl. Use a muddler or fork to crush the peaches lightly, releasing their juice and coating them thoroughly with the sugar.
- 2
Stir in the kosher salt and the grated ginger, if using. Cover the jar or bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours, stirring once halfway through, until the sugar has fully dissolved and the peaches have released a generous amount of syrupy liquid.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!