How to Peel a Peach

Monday, September 5, 2011

You know how some cooking steps just aren’t worth the hassle? Like sifting dry ingredients. In most recipes, you can just run a whisk or a fork through them and call it a day. Others, are definitely worth the extra time and effort. Seeding tomatoes for salsa is must in my book. Then there are others that are just so darn simple, there’s no reason not to do them.

Peeling peaches falls into the last category. Sometimes it’s intimidating to see that you need to do an extra step, especially if you’ve never done it before. But I’m here to show you how simple it is to peel a peach.

First, get everything ready to go. You’re going to need a bowl with some ice water, a pot of boiling water, some fresh peaches, a paring knife, and a slotted spoon.

Set the water to boil. While it is heating up, cut an “X” into the bottom of each peach with your paring knife.

Once the water is boiling, drop the peaches into the boiling water. Make sure the peaches are fully submursed in the water. Boil for about 35-45 seconds.

Remove the peaches with a slotted spoon and immediately transfer to the ice bath to prevent cooking the peaches.

Now the skin of the peaches can be peeled off with your hands.

See! Wasn’t that simple? Be sure to come back tomorrow to see what I made with my peeled peaches.

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12 Responses to “White Chocolate Cran-Raspberry Cake”

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Megan — February 22, 2013 at 7:56 am
I do the same thing on Friday nights. Totally acceptable. 🙂 The cake looks gorgeous!
- beantownbaker — February 24th, 2013 @ 10:33 am
  
  Glad I’m not the only one 😉
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Jaida @ Sweet Beginnings — February 22, 2013 at 10:09 am

This looks amazing!!! Great choice of convenience item to make, and what better way to use it than in a layer cake!?!?
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Eva @ Eva Bakes — February 22, 2013 at 11:02 am
Beautiful cake, Jen! I’ve never heard of a filling made from dried fruit, either. Must try it soon!
- beantownbaker — February 24th, 2013 @ 10:34 am
  
  It was a lot better than I was expecting for sure!
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Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic — February 22, 2013 at 1:47 pm
Sounds like a great combinations of flavors. Layer cakes are the best!
- beantownbaker — February 24th, 2013 @ 10:34 am
  
  I agree, layer cakes are the best
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Judy — February 22, 2013 at 6:35 pm

Those are some delicious flavors going on. It looks great, too.
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Shannon — February 23, 2013 at 9:31 pm
haha, “forced” your friends to eat this deliciousness? tough life! sounds amazing 🙂
- beantownbaker — February 24th, 2013 @ 10:34 am
  
  Ha no kidding. The life of being friends with a baker…
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ErinsFoodFiles — February 26, 2013 at 6:53 pm

Looks delicious!!
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