Summer peaches are the best when they are ripened correctly and the juice just overflows in your mouth. We often go peach picking in the summer.
The only downfall is that peaches don’t last very long. Many Recipes call for peeled peaches. Here is how to peel a peach for recipes or to freeze peaches.
Remember to choose ripe but firm peaches for easier peeling. After peeling, you can slice or dice the peaches as needed for your baking recipe.
Also, consider using a paper towel to wipe off any excess fuzz that might remain on the peaches after peeling.
Unlike apples that you can use a peeler
, handheld or automatic
, peaches are too fragile for this. If you follow these directions peeling peaches will not be as dreadful as you think.
HOW TO PEEL A PEACH
I have found that if you set everything up near your stove top, peeling peaches is less of a chore and you won’t dread when they all ripen at the same time.
Supplies You Need for Easy Peach Peeling
- Pot of Boiling Water
- Bowl of Ice Water
- Pairing Knife
- Cutting Board
- Extra Bowl for Cut Fruit
CAN I STEAM PEACHES and then PEEL THEM?
- Steam Method:
- Fill a pot with a small amount of water and bring it to a simmer.
- Place a steamer basket or colander over the simmering water.
- Score a small “X” on the bottom of each peach and place them in the steamer basket.
- Cover the pot with a lid and steam the peaches for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer the peaches to a bowl of ice water and let them cool for a moment.
- The skin should now be easy to peel off using your fingers or a knife.
HOW TO BLANCH PEACHES FOR EASY PEELING
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- Blanching Method:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Gently place the peaches into the boiling water for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the peaches and immediately place them in a bowl of ice water.
- Allow the peaches to cool for a moment before peeling off the skin.
- Blanching Method:
Recipes that you Need to Use Peeled Peaches
Should peaches be peeled for peach pie
Peach Blueberry Crumble Recipe
Peach Pie
Peach Crumble Pie
CAN I PEEL UNRIPE PEACHES?
In fact, the longer you put your peach in the boiling water, the “unripe” peach will peel faster too.
How to Peel A Peach (To Use in Recipes & Freeze)
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Materials
- Peaches
Tools
- Pot of Boiling Water
- Bowl of Ice Water
- Paring Knife
- Cutting Board
Instructions
- With a Paring knife, cut an X on the bottom of the peach
- Place in Boiling Water for 20-50 seconds or until skin begins to peel back (depends on how ripe your peach is)
- Remove with a slotted spoon. Immediately place in an ice water bath to cool the peaches and stop the cooking process.
- Use a paring knife to peel the skin, which should easily peel off.
- Cut and use in recipes or freeze Peaches
Can you peel peaches with a vegetable peeler?
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