Peeling Peaches

Before the floods, I was able to buy some fruit in abundance - peaches. I'm not really a fan but because it didn't cost much, I was tempted. I can't possibly eat the whole kilo so I decided to peel them without really thinking what I want them for. Based on experience, they are quite hard to peel so I consulted the net (again).

•Wash the peach thoroughly under cold water. Be gentle but firm. You want to remove all the soft fuzzy that covers the skin of the peach as well as any lingering chemicals that were used by the growers.

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On the stove, in a small pot bring water to boil on high. While the water is coming to a boil, take the bowl and place the ice in it with cold water. Once the water is rapidly boiling, turn the stove off but leave the pot on the stove.

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Gently place your peach in the pot and leave it in the boiling water for 45 seconds. Get the peach out of the water with a slotted spoon.

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Immediately place the peach in the ice water and let it sit for 10 to 20 seconds. This stops the actual fruit from cooking.

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Take the peach out of the ice water and gently cut the peel of the peach with a paring knife at the side of the end of the peach.

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Carefully, peel the skin off of the peach. This should be easy but if it is difficult, place the peach back in the boiling water for another 30 seconds and then back in the ice water. This should remove the skin from the fruit.

Read more: How to Peel a Peach | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2096906_peel-peach.html#ixzz1BZjQX88N

I did follow this instructions up to some extent but ended up fully cooked pears after they were peeled. So, I stewed them. The thought of diet pills was thrown out the window.

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