HOW TO PEEL A PEACH

Try this is a no-fail method for how to peel a peach! Peaches are a delicious and nutritious fruit that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. However, peeling peaches can be a bit of a challenge, one technique that is used is blanching. This process involves briefly boiling the peaches to loosen their skins, making them easy to peel.

Most recipes that include peaches first require you to peel them, instead of grabbing a knife, try this easy way to peel peaches! This method is foolproof and perfect for getting large and small batches of peaches peeled very quickly. So no matter what your plans are, you’ll be ready.

Why Blanching is the Way to Go!

One of the main reasons why blanching is used to peel peaches is because the skin can be tough and difficult to remove. By blanching the peach, the skin becomes soft and pliable, making it much easier to peel off. Another reason why blanching is used is because it can help to remove any dirt or debris that may be on the peach. This is especially important if the peach is not organic and has been sprayed with pesticides or other chemicals.

Overall, blanching is a simple and effective way to peel peaches. It is a technique that has been used for many years and is still widely used today.

Video Demonstration

Because it’s sometimes easier to visually see for yourself how it’s done, I have attached a brief video showing you how I like to peel my peaches. You can see for yourself just how easily the skin of the peaches slides right off the fruit.

What You Will Need

Fresh Peaches: You will need fresh ripe peaches for this. The ripeness of the peaches does affect the ease of removing the skin. More ripe peaches will shed the layer very easily, while less ripe peaches may try to cling onto the skin a little more tightly.

Pot of Water: Use your favorite large pot. Small pots can be used for smaller batches of peaches but if you’re looking to prep a lot, grab your big stockpot.

Bowl of Cold Water: This will help to stop the cooking process and make the peaches easier to handle. Handling the peaches while they’re still hot can hurt your hands, so please be careful.

Instructions for how to Peel Peaches

Prep

Start by bringing a pot of water to a boil. Also, fill a large bowl with cold water and set it aside.

Blanch

Next, place the peaches into the pot and let them rest in hot water for 30-60 seconds, making sure that all sides get direct contact with the boiling water.

After that, remove the peaches from the water using a slotted spoon.

Cold bath

Immediately submerge the peaches in the cold water to make them easier to handle. If you plan on cooking the peaches anyways, then this step may not be necessary. Just set the peaches aside.

Remove skin

Now, pinch the skin of the peach to break the seal it has around the fruit, and then slide it right off the peach.

Proceed to slice the peaches in half and remove the pits. Use the peaches as desired in your recipe and enjoy!

What to Make With Fresh Peaches

Fresh peaches are a versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of sweet and savory dishes. Here are a few ideas for what to make with fresh peaches:

• Peach cobbler: This classic dessert is made with fresh peaches and a buttery biscuit topping. It’s perfect for serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Grilled peaches: Grilling peaches brings out their natural sweetness and adds a smoky flavor. They can be served as a side dish or used as a topping for salads or desserts.
• Peach salsa: This sweet and spicy salsa is made with fresh peaches, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. It’s a great topping for grilled chicken or fish.
• Peach smoothie: Blend fresh peaches with yogurt and ice for a refreshing and healthy breakfast or snack.
• Peach jam: Homemade peach jam is a great way to preserve the flavor of fresh peaches. It can be spread on toast or used as a topping for pancakes or waffles.

Can fresh peaches be frozen?

Freezing your peeled peaches is a great way to get them to last a long time. This is perfect for getting the fresh taste of summer, even in the colder winter months. To do this, simply peel your peaches and slice as desired (after removing the pits). Then place the peaches on a lined baking sheet and freeze until solid (about 2 hours) before transferring them to an airtight container.

To make the usage of the peaches easier later, you may wish to measure out the peaches into individual containers to that you have the peaches measured out and ready to use. For example, 1-2 cups of peaches per container.

Can you peel peaches with a potato peeler?

Unlike veggies and firmer fruits like apples, a vegetable peeler will actually not work out as well as you may hope. Peach skin is tough, and peach fruit is tender, so peeling them with a peeler or even a paring knife can be incredibly challenging and difficult (if not near impossible). I would recommend sticking with the blanching method because it’s easier, more effective, and there’s less fruit wasted as a result.

Can you freeze peaches without blanching them first?

Yes, you can freeze peaches without blanching them first. However, blanching the peaches before freezing them is recommended to help preserve their texture and color.

Why do some blanched peaches turn out mushy?

Some blanched peaches turn out mushy because they were blanched for too long or were overripe before blanching. To avoid mushy peaches, be sure to blanch them for only 30-60 seconds and use peaches that are firm and not overripe.

Check Out These Delicious Peach Recipes to Try Soon!

• PEACH DUMP CAKE
• NO BAKE PEACHES AND CREAM PIE
• PEACH PIE FILLING
• PEACHES AND CREAM POKE CAKE
• SPICED PEACH JAM
• BLACKBERRY PEACH COBBLER
• SUPER EASY PEACH PIE
• CREAMY PEACH PIE
• UPSIDE DOWN PEACH CAKE
• HOMEMADE PEACH SLURPEES
• PEACH CAKE WITH CINNAMON GLAZE
• CHILLED PEACH SOUP
• PEACH BREAD PUDDING

Avoid the stress and hassle of peeling peaches with this super simple bleaching method. This method is the best one for learning how to peel a peach, and once you know how to do it, it’s going to become your go-to method from now on too!