Learn How to Peel Peaches quickly and easily by boiling in water and then immersing in an ice bath. This simple process helps the peel slide right off so you can pit and slice the peaches to use in your favorite cobbler, pie, or jam recipes!
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the peaches and boil for 10-20 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in an ice bath. Make a small incision into the skin and peel using a paring knife.
Pitting And Slicing After Peeling:
Locate the natural indentation along the midline of the peach. Cut in half. Twist in opposite directions to separate the pieces. Remove the pit with your fingers or a knife.
Pitting And Slicing Without Peeling:
Locate the natural indentation along the midline of the peach. Cut in half and twist in opposite directions to separate the pieces. Cut around and remove the pit with a small knife.