How To Peel Peaches

Fuzzy peach skins. It amazes me that a lot of people at work don’t eat
peaches because of the skin. I mean, I can understand why. Fuzzy mold
freaks me out. But peaches? I can’t imagine not eating the skin. So whether
you are trying to please picky eaters or you are baking something where you
don’t want skins, the best way to peel peaches are blanching them.



What is blanching? It is a cooking process where you boil an ingredient for
some time then immediately plunge under cold water. Ideally it is used to
enhance the color, flavor, and texture of vegetables. However, it is also
used to peel ingredients, such as peaches, tomatoes, and almonds.

I’m still working on my half bushel of peaches, but I’m finding myself
peeling at least half of them. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to
easily peel peaches.

What you need:

Peaches
Pan of water
Empty sink
Colander



Cut an X into the bottom of each peach. Although this is not necessary, it
really does make peeling the skin easier because it gives you a peeling
point.



Bring a pan of water to a rolling boil. Carefully add the peaches. Boil for
30 seconds. Do not boil any longer because you don’t want to actually cook
the peaches.



If you have more peaches to boil, use a slotted spoon to remove each peach.
If not, you can dump the pan into the sink. Quickly put the peaches into a
colander and run under cold water to shock them. You really don’t need an
ice bath.



When they are cool enough to handle, start peeling. If you forgot to cut an
X earlier, don’t worry! You can still cut an X here to give yourself a
peeling point.

Your peaches are now ready for eating.

Need peach recipes? Try:

Chocolate Peach Cheesecake
Fruit Popsicles

Moosey Tip #3

Note to self: fresh spinach shrinks when cooked. A lot. My main dish turned into a side dish.

Also, I do not like rum. It made me waste my precious Coke because I couldn't stand the taste.

That is all.

Moosey Tip #2

This tip applies more towards living with roommates than with your family. For any groceries and/or bathroom supplies you and your roommate(s) share, put a shopping list on the fridge. If you are like my roommates and I and have a cabinet for personal food, tape a piece of paper on the inside of your door so when you run out of something, you have one easy place to keep track.

Moosey's Tip #1

After I came home from grocery shopping today, I started thinking. Most college kids complain they don't have time or the capability to cook a nice meal. True, we are constantly running around doing homework, going to class, doing extra activities, working a job or two, etc. But what's the difference between a working college kid and a working parent? Working parents also run around doing work, raising families, doing extra activities, etc. So why can't the rules of menu planning and budgeting apply to a college kid's life?

So while I was putting the groceries away, I decided to share some tips periodically about how I manage to find time and money to cook. Even though these tips apply to me being in college, they can apply to anyone who leads a busy life and has to maintain a budget.

Moosey's Tip #1: When buying meats, buy the value packs. They are usually cheaper by the pound than buying smaller portions. Since they are pretty much thawed when you get home, take the time to cut the meat into enough portions for one meal. You can even take it one step further and cut the meat into strips or chunks. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and place into a freezer bag. That way, when you are ready to cook, all you do is grab one portion and let it thaw. You don't have to worry about letting the entire meat thaw, cut what you need, and place the rest back in the freezer.