How To Peel Peaches or Nectarines

1. 1

   Get a medium-sized pot of water up to a rapid boil.

2. 2

   Prepare a bowl of ice water.

3. 3

   With each peach that you intend to peel, slice a cross into the skin at the tip opposite the stem end.

4. 4

   Plunge each peach into boiling water for about 20-25 seconds, then remove and transfer to ice water.

5. 5

   You can blanch several peaches at once, just don't overcrowd the pot to the point that the temperature of the water drops drastically.

6. 6

   When your peaches have been chilled, the skins should be easily peeled away, starting at the sliced end.

7. 7

   The process may need to be repeated with a reduced time for those peaches which are still difficult to peel.

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