How to Blanch Peaches: 15 Steps (with Pictures)

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How to Blanch Peaches: 15 Steps (with Pictures)
How to Blanch Peaches: 15 Steps (with Pictures)
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Blanching fresh peaches is a perfect way to preserve their fresh flavor after harvest. Just blanch, peel and cut and slice them to store them in the freezer or in a jar.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Preparing the Kitchen

Blanch Peaches Step 1
Blanch Peaches Step 1

Step 1. Fill a pot with water

Let it boil.

  • The pot does not have to be large. You'll need to put in enough peaches to float them - about 4 per pot.
  • Large pots with removable colander are ideal for this preparation.
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Blanch Peaches Step 2

Step 2. Prepare a bowl with ice

Fill a large bowl with water. Pour in some ice cubes.

Place the bowl near the hob

Blanch Peaches Step 3
Blanch Peaches Step 3

Step 3. Prepare space to peel and prepare the peaches

Part 2 of 3: Preparing the Peaches

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Blanch Peaches Step 4

Step 1. Choose the peaches

Spanish peaches (with non-adherent stone) are less sweet than duraccine (with adherent stone), but it is easier to remove the stone.

  • Spanish peaches are usually available from mid-June; while those duraccine starting from July.
  • Peaches bought at the supermarket are likely to have ripened after harvest, while those bought from the greengrocer are likely to have ripened on the tree.
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Blanch Peaches Step 5

Step 2. Buy lots of peaches

It is better to blanch large quantities of the fruit.

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Blanch Peaches Step 6

Step 3. Wash the peaches

You won't need to scrub them because you don't have to peel them; however, by eliminating dirt and chemicals, the water you use to boil them will remain clean and can be reused for subsequent peaches.

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Blanch Peaches Step 7

Step 4. Cut an "x" on the base of each peach with a sharp knife

Two lines intersected in the length of the peach allow for expansion during blanching. Also, it will be easier to peel the peaches later.

Part 3 of 3: Blanching the Peaches

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Blanch Peaches Step 8

Step 1. Put 4 whole peaches in boiling water

Stand by the fire and prepare a pitted spoon.

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Blanch Peaches Step 9

Step 2. Calculate the cooking time based on the ripeness of the fruit

Following, some guidelines:

  • For very ripe peaches, calculate 45 seconds.
  • For ripe peaches, calculate 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
  • For fairly ripe peaches, allow 2 minutes.
  • For harder peaches, allow 3 minutes.
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Blanch Peaches Step 10

Step 3. Remove the peaches with the spoon

Immediately put them in the bowl with ice.

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Blanch Peaches Step 11

Step 4. Leave them in the bowl with ice for 2 minutes

They should still be slightly warm to peel them easily.

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Blanch Peaches Step 12

Step 5. Remove them from the ice bowl and peel them

Put the knife under the peel next to the "x" and peel. Repeat with each corner of the "x".br>

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Blanch Peaches Step 13

Step 6. Cut the peaches in half

Remove the stone and cut into thin slices.

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Blanch Peaches Step 14

Step 7. Repeat the process for all peaches

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Blanch Peaches Final

Step 8. Finished

Advice

  • After cutting the peaches into slices, mix them with lemon juice. The acid will prevent the fruits from oxidizing. Mix them again with sugar and let them rest for half an hour if you want to use them to prepare cakes or other desserts.
  • Freeze them in plastic bags or put them in a jar.
  • Ask someone to help you in the kitchen; with two people the process will be more fun and faster.

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