Peeling fresh peaches is easy and quick, and it only takes a little organization. You can use them in pies, sauces, no-bake desserts, cobblers and more.
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Uses for peeled peaches
In my opinion, baked peach recipes benefit from not using the skin, as it can shrivel and become more annoying than interesting to bite into.
Once you have the peeled peaches, use them in:
Steps to peel peaches
It takes 5 minutes once you have the water boiling.
Peeling peaches is an extra step but worth it, as peach skin can be thick and coarse.
- Step 1: Place whole peaches in boiling water for 30-40 seconds. For green or very firm peaches (not ripe) you might need 10-15 extra seconds.
- Step 2: Transfer to a large bowl of ice water.
- Step 3: Make a cross pattern on top with a sharp knife.
- Step 4: Peel the skin with a spoon, smooth-bladed knife or your hands. Though it should come off easily, some peaches might take a little more work.
- Step 5: With the same sharp knife, make a cut all around the peach touching the pit. Use your hands to open each peach in half.
- Step 6: Discard the pits. If you don't like the brown inside, scoop it carefully with a spoon or small knife.
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How to Peel Peaches
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Peeling fresh peaches is easy and quick, and it only takes a little organization. You can use them in pies, sauces, no-bake desserts, cobblers and more.
Ingredients
- 6 fresh peaches
- Water
Instructions
- Place whole peaches in boiling water and blanch them (briefly cook them) for 30-40 seconds. For green or very firm peaches (not ripe) you might need 10-15 extra seconds.
- Transfer to a large bowl of ice water with a slotted spoon. Let stand for about 2 minutes, turning them around.
- Make a superficial cross on top of each peach with a sharp paring knife, the small ones with a pointy tip.
- Peel the skin with a spoon, smooth-bladed knife or your hands. Though it should come off easily, some peaches might require a little more work.
- With the same sharp knife, make a cut all around the peach touching the pit.
- Use your hands to open in half and discard the pit. If you don't like the brown inside the peach halves, scoop it carefully with a spoon or small knife.
- Slice or cut them according to the recipe you're making.
Notes
To make the ice bath, simply add ice to a large bowl and tap water.
Don't crowd the fruit in the pot or saucepan. Peel them in batches of three or so. Use a large pot of water where the fruit moves around comfortably.
Don't overcook them so the inside stays quite firm.
Overripe peaches are not great to peel as the pulp becomes mushy after being simmered.
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