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How to Peel Peaches

Learn how to peel peaches the easy way! A quick blanch and that stubborn peach skin will easily be a thing of the past! Works with any type of peach!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 4 peaches
Calories: 63 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 peaches
  • water
  • ice

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Cut an “X” in the bottom of each peach, just deep enough to penetrate the skin.
  3. Prepare a bowl of water with ice.
  4. Place the peaches carefully into the boiling water, without overcrowding the pot, and blanch for about 30 seconds until you notice the skin of the peaches start to peel back.
  5. Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the peaches from the pot, and place in the prepared ice bath.
  6. When cool enough to handle, peel the skin using your hands; it should remove very easily.
  7. Use a knife to cut the peach along its midline. Carefully twist both halves in opposite directions to separate the pieces. Pull apart and detach the pit. Cut as desired for recipe.

Notes

  • Tip: Don't skip scoring the peach skin before boiling it. This makes peeling the peach even easier!

Nutrition Information

Calories 63kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 20mg (1%) Potassium 183mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 489IU (10%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4peaches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63

% Daily Value*

Calories 63kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Potassium 183mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 489IU 10%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.