How to Cut and Peel a Peach Like a Pro: Step-by-Step Guide with Photos
Ai Otsuka’s song “PEACH” or Princess Peach from Super Mario… peaches are surprisingly embedded in our daily lives, aren’t they? It’s a fruit everyone loves, but when asked if you can cut one neatly, many people might freeze up a little. That’s why we asked fruit cutting designer Sawako Nashimizu to teach us the basic way to slice a peach beautifully!
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【Advised by】Fruit Cutting Class Fruity Table
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First, Cut in Half
First, cut the peach in half. When cutting, place the stem end down to stabilize it. Make an incision around the peach by running the knife along the central pit in a circular motion.
Once the incision is made, separate the peach into halves with your hands. Twist both halves gently in opposite directions—it makes the process smoother!
Remove the Pit
Hold one half of the peach with one hand and cut around the pit with a knife. Insert the knife at an angle along the pit and make a full circle around it.
Once you’ve gone around the pit with the knife tip, lift it out. Insert the knife at an angle and use leverage to pry the pit upwards. Once it’s raised, twist it gently with your hand to remove it easily.
Cut into 8 Pieces
After removing the pit, cut each peach half into four pieces. Do the same with the other half, making a total of eight slices.
Peel the Skin
Peaches are in season from June to September, with peak shipments in July. During this time, the skin peels off easily by hand. However, varieties available in late August tend to cling more tightly to the flesh.
In such cases, use a knife to peel the skin thinly while gently rolling the peach. Press the knife firmly against the cutting board. Since the fruit is slippery, don’t rush. It’s the same technique used by chefs when skinning fish.
Incidentally, when the skin is loose, it peels off smoothly just like this.
Plate and Serve
Once the peeling is done, arrange the slices however you like. This time, the peach slices are placed around the center of the plate and garnished with mint. So cute! If you’re concerned about browning, soak the slices in lemon water or orange juice for 1–3 minutes.
From pit removal to peeling, preparing peaches involves many clever tricks. If you can adjust your cutting technique based on how easily the skin comes off, you’ll enjoy peaches effortlessly anytime. Be sure to give it a try!!
A fruit cutting class taught by fruit cutting designer Sawako Nashimizu. The class is divided into a Beginner Course and an Advanced Course, where you can learn everything from the basic techniques of cutting fruit to impressive, next-level presentation styles that are sure to wow. On Sawako Nashimizu’s Instagram, she shares photos of her lessons and beautiful cutting techniques using seasonal fruits!
*The information is based on the time of reporting or creation, and may differ from the current situation.
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