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How to Peel a Peach

Learn how to peel a peach in just a minute! Super easy without cooking the peach. Perfect for sauces, salads, pies, cobblers and salsas!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 58 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 peaches

Instructions

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  1. Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water, bring to a boil.
  2. While waiting for the water to boil, fill a medium mixing bowl with cold water and few ice cubes.
  3. Using a sharp paring knife, score an “X” in the bottom of each peach.
  4. 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.
  5. Using tongs, remove and plunge into ice water. Allow to sit for 1 minutes before removing to a plate.
  6. Skin should easily peel off the peach. If not, plunge back into the boiling water for 20 more seconds.
  7. Peaches will not be cooked, but kind of slimy. Easy to just pull the skin off.
  8. If you've tried out method, come back and let us know how it worked out for you! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 58kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Potassium 285mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 490IU (10%) Vitamin C 9.9mg (11%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58

% 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.