Peach Puree
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Total Time
6 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
38 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Peach Puree
Description
The Peach Puree recipe offers two methods: one using peaches with skin and another that removes the skin before blending. The fresh-peach approach simply rinses, halves, and chops ripe peaches, then blends them with skin on until smooth. If skin texture is undesirable, the peaches can be briefly boiled then cooled in ice water to loosen the skin for peeling before blending.
The final puree is smooth and captures the fresh peach flavor with no added ingredients. This puree works well for smoothies, cocktails, dessert sauces, or as a naturally sweet base. It retains the natural sweetness and aroma of ripe peaches.
The recipe notes that frozen peaches can be used after thawing. For skin-free puree from frozen fruit, steaming or boiling thawed peach slices first will make peeling easier. Using a fine mesh strainer helps remove any remaining skin or fibrous parts for an even smoother texture.
Ingredients
- 3 peach or more, if desired, ripe
Instructions
Fresh Peach Puree
- Rinse peaches with water and cut each in half. Remove the pit and chop into large slices. Place peaches (with the skin on) in a high powered blender or food processor.
- Blend until totally smooth and the skin is no longer detectable. If there are still little pieces of the skin present, you can strain them out using a fine mesh strainer. Makes about 1 1/2 cups of fresh peach puree.
Skin-Free Peach Puree
- Rinse peaches with water and add fresh water to a large saucepan, bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the peaches and boil for about 30 seconds.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the peaches to an ice water bath.
- Once the peaches are cool enough to handle, gentle use your fingers to peel away the skin.
- Cut the peaches in half, remove the pit and slice.
- Add peach slices to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth. Makes about 1 1/2 cups of fresh peach puree.
Serving and Storing Peach Puree
- You can serve peach puree however you like. It's great straight-up as a first food for babies or as a topping for yogurt, chia pudding or even oatmeal. It's also great for making a peach bellini.
- Store peach puree in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer or up to 3 months. I like to freeze the puree in silicone ice cube trays or small freezer-safe jars so I can easily thaw small amounts when I want to use them. This is a great option if you're making the puree for your baby.
- I recommend thawing frozen peach puree in the fridge the night before you want to use it, but you can also thaw it quickly with a warm water bath.
Notes
- Frozen peaches may be substituted by thawing fully before blending.
- To achieve skin-free puree with frozen peaches, steam or boil thawed peaches briefly before peeling.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to remove any bits of skin or fiber for a smoother consistency if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 cup | |
| Calories | 38kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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