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Definition
A juicy, sweet stone fruit with fuzzy skin and aromatic flesh, available in freestone and clingstone varieties.
Flavor Profile
The primary flavor notes for Peach are:
Chef’s Secret
To easily peel peaches, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer to an ice bath. The skin will slip right off.
Best Substitutes
Nectarine
Apricot
Mango
Buying Guide
Choose fragrant peaches that are slightly soft but not mushy. Avoid green or bruised fruit. Ripen at room temp.