How to Peel a Peach
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
58 kcal
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Cuisine
American
How to Peel a Peach
Description
How to Peel a Peach outlines a method using boiling and ice water baths to loosen the peach skin for easy removal. Peaches are scored with a small "X" on the bottom, briefly boiled for 30 to 45 seconds without cooking the fruit, then transferred to ice water to stop the heat. The skin then slips off efficiently without damaging the peach flesh. If the peel resists, an additional short boil helps. This process is useful when preparing peaches for jams, desserts, or recipes needing peeled fruit.
The texture of the peach remains firm since the boiling time is short, and the chilling in ice water helps maintain integrity. The peeled peaches can then be used immediately or stored as needed. This technique reduces peeling frustration and aids in uniform preparation.
Ingredients
- 6 peaches
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water, bring to a boil.
- While waiting for the water to boil, fill a medium mixing bowl with cold water and few ice cubes.
- Using a sharp paring knife, score an “X” in the bottom of each peach.
- When the water comes to a boil, drop 1-2 peaches into the saucepan. Before careful to not crowd the pot. Boil for 30-45 seconds.
- Using tongs, remove and plunge into ice water. Allow to sit for 1 minutes before removing to a plate.
- Skin should easily peel off the peach. If not, plunge back into the boiling water for 20 more seconds.
- Peaches will not be cooked, but kind of slimy. Easy to just pull the skin off.
- If you've tried out method, come back and let us know how it worked out for you!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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