peeling fresh peaches

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Tess Geer
Westerville, OH

When peaches are in season, take advantage of the bounty and preserve them! Peeling them is simple with this tried and true technique.

(1 rating)
prep time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For peeling fresh peaches

  • fresh peaches

How To Make peeling fresh peaches

  • 1
    Start with fresh peaches.
  • 2
    Rinse peaches thoroughly and cut away any bruises. Score the bottom of each peach and prepare a large bowl of ice water.
  • 3
    Place peaches in boiling water for approximately 40 seconds. If the peaches are not quite ripe, you will need to add an extra 15-20 seconds. Make sure peaches are completely covered.
  • 4
    Using a slotted spoon remove to the ice water.
  • Easy peeled peaches!
    5
    Slip the skin off the peaches using your fingers, a soft fruit peeler or a paring knife.
ADVERTISEMENT