It’s not officially springtime until you see peeps and plastic Easter grass pop up in the stores, and this Peeps simple syrup recipe is a fun way to incorporate the classic marshmallow candy into any beverage you can imagine! It’s made using Peeps candy, sugar, and water, and trust me— you need all three!
It’s no secret that I have a soft spot for polarizing candies. See: candy corn. 😌 With over a decade of experience turning anything and everything into a drink, I love a challenge, and when it comes to beverages, especially ice cold drinks, there is no more challenging subject to work with than marshmallows. Except maybe butter. But I digress… The magic of this syrup is that it adds vivid fun peeps color and flavor to all your drinks while staying a liquid sweetener, even when it’s cold!
This syrup is the perfect way to make peeps-inspired cocktails like a peep martini, or a peeps daiquiri, and even mocktails like a peeps soda pop that’s fun for the whole family! Serve your peep drinks with a platter of rice krispie treats shaped like easter eggs and you’re set up for a super fun holiday celebration!
why this Peeps syrup recipe works:
⚖️ perfectly proportioned. This syrup remains liquid, even after being refrigerated, unlike other syrups made entirely out of marshmallows.
🥳 fun & festive. While peeps are mainly thought of as an Easter candy, they pop up around other holidays, too. This recipe can be used for all of them!
🍬sweet & nostalgic. If you loved Peeps candy as a kid, this syrup is a playful way to enjoy it again as a grown up. Peeps lattes, anyone?!
🛒 ingredients
See the recipe card for the exact quantities.
🍳 instructions
1: Heat water over medium low heat.
2: Add sugar and stir until it dissolves.
3: Add peeps and allow them to slowly melt. Do not turn the heat up, you don’t want the mix to simmer, so keep it at a medium-low heat.
4: Once the peeps melt, allow the mix to cool.
5: Strain the syrup to remove any unmelted pieces of peep.
6: Pour your finished syrup into an airtight storage bottle.
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💡tips for making and using your syrup
🍽️ ideas for using your peeps simple syrup
cocktails
- peeptini – while it’s already a bit sweet, this easy peep martini can benefit from a pour of this syrup! You can also use this syrup in place of peeps vodka to add color and flavor to your cocktail!
- peeps daiquiri – use this syrup instead of classic demerara cocktail syrup when making a shaken daiquiri for a fun and festive twist!
mocktails
- peeps soda – fun sodas are kiiiinda my thing, and this one does not disappoint. A peeps soda pop is perfect to serve at any holiday event where Peeps candies are around!
- peeps milkshake – add in a few ounces of syrup into a vanilla milkshake for a light marshmallow taste and fun neon color!
ℹ️ troubleshooting tips
- jelly syrup – if your syrup turned into jelly in the fridge, you can allow it to come to room temperature to liquify again, or pop it in a measuring glass filled with hot water to rapidly come to temperature.
- not enough marshmallow flavor – if you want MORE marshmallow taste without adding in more peeps, you can use a special extract to boost the flavor. LorAnn makes a marshmallow extract that’s available online!
🔆 top tip
Marshmallows are tricky because they contain gelatin, which, well…gels up when it’s cold. So, you need to make sure your proportions of sugar to gelatin are just right in order to stay a liquid, even when chilled.
♻️ customize your simple syrup
Missing an ingredient? No problem. Check out these tried-and-true substitutions, or comment below with your question. I’m here to help you troubleshoot!
- seasonal peeps – Easter isn’t the only holiday with these famous squishy candies anymore! Peeps show up around Halloween and Christmas, too! Use whatever shape you like for this syrup, but I do recommend sticking to one color of candy so your syrup is vibrant in color.
- marshmallows – you can even use regular marshmallows to make this syrup in place of peeps, and yes, you can toast them, too!
🧰 equipment needed & storage tips
🫙 how to store Peeps syrup
This syrup stores well for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. You can also freeze it for longer term storage. Be sure to keep an eye out for signs of spoilage, like any mold specs or funky smells.
💬 q+a
Why can’t I just melt Peeps in water to make syrup?
You can! But the problem is that when you pop it in the fridge, it will turn into a glorified Jell-o. In order to keep the syrup a liquid consistency at any temperature, we’ve got to cut the syrup with some sugar. Raising the sugar content stops the gelatin from solidifying the syrup.
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Peeps Simple Syrup
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Equipment
- 1 1.5-quart saucepan
- 1 fine mesh wieve
- 1 kitchen scale or measuring cups
- 1 heat-resistant measuring glass
- 1 airtight storage container
Ingredients
- 237 g water 1 cup
- 100 g sugar 1/2 cup
- 12 Peeps candies chicks, bunnies, or other seasonal shape
Instructions
- Heat water over medium low heat.
- Add sugar and stir until it dissolves.
- Add peeps and allow them to slowly melt. Do not turn the heat up, you don’t want the mix to simmer, so keep it at a medium-low heat.
- Once the peeps melt, allow the mix to cool.
- Strain the syrup to remove any unmelted pieces of peep.
- Pour your finished syrup into an airtight storage bottle.
- Keep your syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Use it in all your favorite drinks, from soda to coffee!
Nutrition Information
The information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition facts calculator and actual nutrition facts may vary.
