peeling fresh peaches

Westerville, OH
Updated on Jul 23, 2013

When peaches are in season, take advantage of the bounty and preserve them! Peeling them is simple with this tried and true technique.

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • - fresh peaches

How To Make peeling fresh peaches

  • Step 1
    Start with fresh peaches.
  • Step 2
    Rinse peaches thoroughly and cut away any bruises. Score the bottom of each peach and prepare a large bowl of ice water.
  • Step 3
    Place peaches in boiling water for approximately 40 seconds. If the peaches are not quite ripe, you will need to add an extra 15-20 seconds. Make sure peaches are completely covered.
  • Step 4
    Using a slotted spoon remove to the ice water.
  • Easy peeled peaches!
    Step 5
    Slip the skin off the peaches using your fingers, a soft fruit peeler or a paring knife.

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Category: Fruit Sides
Keyword: #FRESH
Keyword: #peaches
Keyword: #PREP
Keyword: #peeling
Ingredient: Fruit
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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