I used to think peeling peaches was fussy, until I tried this method. Now, it's my favorite way to prep peaches quickly for baking, freezing, or snacking.
This simple technique to peel peaches takes out all the mess and guesswork. By scoring the peach, giving it a quick simmer, and chilling it in ice water, the skin slips right off in seconds. I use it every time I make cobbler, jam, or even when I want to freeze a batch for smoothies. It's fast, clean, and keeps the fruit in perfect shape.
I've found it works best with peaches that are ripe but still a little firm. That way, they don't fall apart in the water, and peeling them feels effortless. Once you try it, you won't want to go back to using a knife.
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👩🏻🍳How to Peel Peaches
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
💭Tips for Success
Use a Slotted Spoon for Speed: I like to keep a slotted spoon nearby so I can lift the peaches out quickly without splashing or burning myself.
Stick to 30 Seconds Only: I always use a timer. If they sit too long in the hot water, they start to soften and lose their texture.
Store Them Right Away: Once peeled, I slice and refrigerate them in an airtight container if I'm using them within a day; or freeze them flat for longer storage.
❓Commonly Asked Questions
To blanch peaches, score the tops, briefly boil them for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then immediately transfer them to an ice water bath to cool before peeling.
To cut a peach, slice through the fruit from top to bottom around the pit, then twist the halves apart and cut them further if desired.
To remove the pit from a peach, gently twist the peach halves apart and use a spoon or knife to lift out the pit from the center of the fruit.
To slice a peach, cut it into halves, remove the pit, and then cut each half into wedges or slices of your desired thickness.
🍑What to Make with Fresh Peaches
Fresh peaches are amazing in so many dishes! Give Peach Cobbler Pudding a try.
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Recipe
How to Peel Peaches
Ingredients
- 1 kg Peaches
- Water
- Ice
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
After seeing this I realize I have been peeling peaches the wrong way all this time, now this is the only way I will be doing it.