Peeling Peaches

• To peel peaches, place whole peach in boiling water for 30 seconds.
• Remove from boiling water with slotted spoon and place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
• Pull skin off using blade edge of paring knife to grab peel.

Alternative Method

• Peeling Peaches: In a 2-cup measure microwave 1-cup water, uncovered, on 100-percent power for 2 to 3 minutes or until boiling. Spear one peach with a long tined fork. Submerge into hot water; hold about 12 seconds. Place peach under cold running water, slip off skin.

Ripen Peaches

Ripen peaches quickly by placing them in a box covered with newspaper. Then remove skins smoothly, peel the peach with a potato peeler. Peaches will not mature or get sweeter once picked. One more note - remember "peach fuzz"? Well, today peaches are "de-fuzzed" by a mechanical brushing process before shipping.

Also use this method to peel other fruits such as apricots and tomatoes.

Some people swear by the use of a potato peeler to peel their peaches.

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