Step 1

Boil a pot of water, large enough to submerge several peaches.

Step 2

Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer. Lower peaches into the water and let them blanch/soak for about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the peaches from the pot, into a bowl full of ice water to cool.

Step 4

Once cooled, the peach skin should be very easy to pull away gently with your hands.  You may use a knife to make a slit in the skin, if needed.

Step 5

Starting at the stem, run a knife vertically around the outside of the peach. Carefully twist and pull the sides apart from one another and remove the pit.