How to Peel Peaches
Peeling a perfectly ripe peach can be a tricky task, but with this simple tutorial, you'll learn How to Peel Peaches the easy way!
- Prep Time: 00:15
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Tutorial
- Method: Blanching
Ingredients
- Fresh, ripe peaches
- ice
Instructions
- Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- Meanwhile, set up an ice bath by filling a large bowl halfway with ice cubes and some cold water.
- Prepare the peaches: slice an “x” with a sharp knife through the skin on the bottom of each peach.
- When the water is boiling, carefully place in 2-3 peaches at a time into the pot. Blanch the peaches for about 30-60 seconds. In this time frame, there skin should visually start to losen.
- Transfer the peaches with a slotted spoon to to the prepared ice bath.
- Let the water return to a rolling boil before continuing to blanch any remaining peaches.
- After about 5 minutes, remove the cooled peaches from the ice bath.
- Gently slide the skin off the peach. It should come off easily in four pieces where the x was sliced. If it catches at all, just use a small knife to cut it off.
- Use peaches immediately as desired.
Notes
Check out this guide on How to Freeze Peaches for more handling techniques (such as how to cut them!).
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