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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11 Responses to “Strawberry Peach Basil Cupcakes”

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Becca — August 20, 2009 at 12:54 pm

Beautiful! I love the green pop of the basil scatted throughout.
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Megan — August 20, 2009 at 2:46 pm

These are definitely super creative! I love the strawberry basil combination… I’ve had a wonderful strawberry basil drink before… never added peaches too though… I’m sure that added some awesome flavor! Beautiful cupcakes!
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fearlesskitchen — August 20, 2009 at 2:49 pm

Adding the peaches to the strawberry-basil combination was a great idea! This looks delicious.
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Colleen — August 20, 2009 at 3:06 pm

i love your cupcake week! i have been craving them this week too!
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Sunshine — August 20, 2009 at 3:18 pm

These look super yummy!
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m.e. — August 20, 2009 at 3:56 pm

Okay, you are now officially dangerous to my waistline, lady! Can you see me salivating over here??? :0)
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Jen — August 20, 2009 at 3:59 pm

Ha sorry for making you salivate! If you’re feeling up for a creative cupcake, definitely try these flavors together.
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Whitney@whitsgettingfit — August 21, 2009 at 1:10 am

Those cupcakes look amaaazing.
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nutmegnanny — August 21, 2009 at 4:37 am

Not only are these cute they are adorable too!
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herbal products — January 5, 2012 at 8:57 am

This is a tasty dish to experiment with. There are also various herbs and spices you can mix.
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