Peeling peaches can be a real pain using a knife or peeler. It takes forever and you end up wasting a lot of the peach. But there's a super easy trick to peel them quickly without all the fuss! Just blanch the peaches and then give them an ice-water bath. The skins will come right off without any trouble, leaving all the juicy peach flesh behind. It's perfect for when you want to make a delicious cobbler, pie, or jam. Give it a try and save yourself some time and hassle!
How to Peel a Peach
Eating a ripe peach is super easy, just take a bite! But if you want to peel peaches for pies, cobblers, or crumbles, there's a simple trick.
While it might seem like a vegetable peeler would work, it's actually not great for ripe peaches and can waste a lot of the good stuff. Experienced cooks know that you don't need any fancy tools for the job.
When I first tried peeling peaches, I used a vegetable peeler, thinking it was a smart move. It turned out to be a huge hassle and took forever. I had heard that boiling peaches could make the skin come off easily, but I was doubtful. I decided to give it a try, and wow, it made a world of difference!
If you haven't tried boiling peaches to peel them, you're in for a surprise. When the peach season rolls around, make sure to grab plenty of these juicy fruits and make some delicious desserts to enjoy!
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👩🏻🍳How to Peel Peaches
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. Make a small cut on top of the peaches.
2. Boil a large pot of water, then reduce to a simmer. Add the peaches and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Place them in ice water.
4. Use a knife to peel off the skins.
💭Tips for Success
Choose the Right Peaches: Pick ripe peaches that yield slightly to gentle pressure and smell sweet, but avoid overripe ones.
Blanching Method: Make a shallow X on the top of each peach to help the skin come off easily.
Ice Bath: After blanching, quickly move the peaches to a bowl of ice water to cool them down and stop the cooking process.
Cool Time: Let the peaches sit in the ice water for about 1 minute or until they’re cool enough to handle.
Use a Paring Knife: A small, sharp knife works best for peeling. Cut at the edge of the X and gently pull the skin away.
Prevent Browning: Toss peeled peaches with a little lemon juice or vitamin C to keep them from browning.
❓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 Peach
Ingredients
- 1 kg Peaches
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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.