Perfectly Pit and Slice Peaches: The 8-Wedge Cut
Effortlessly Pit and Beautifully Slice Peaches: A Super Simple Secret!
Enjoy the peak season’s sweet peaches in the most delightful way! We’ll show you how to take those fresh peaches, likely picked straight from a garden or local farm stand, and turn them into beautifully presented 8 wedges, with the pit removed cleanly. Experience the pure sweetness and fragrance with every bite.
Ingredients- 1 fresh peach
- 1 sharp paring knife or chef’s knife
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by thoroughly washing the peach under running water to remove any dirt or residue. Gently pat it dry. Next, starting from the bottom of the peach, carefully make a cross-shaped incision (‘+’) all the way down towards the pit. Be careful not to cut too deep initially, ensuring the knife reaches the area around the pit.
Step 2
Using the initial cross cut as a guide, make additional cuts between the existing ones to divide the peach into 8 equal sections. Follow the natural curve of the peach as you slice. It’s best to work delicately here to avoid bruising the delicate flesh.
Step 3
Now, gently lay the peach on its side. Following the 8 segments you’ve outlined, make a full cut across the flesh, stopping just short of the pit. Imagine cutting through the fruit without actually touching the central stone. This step aims to free the flesh from the pit’s surrounding area.
Step 4
Hold the peach gently with both hands, cupping the fruit. Now, twist your hands in opposite directions, as if you were turning a cube. Apply steady, gentle pressure to encourage the peach wedges to separate along the cuts you’ve made.
Step 5
With a slight twist, you’ll find that the peach wedges naturally begin to loosen and detach from the pit, following the lines of your cuts. They should start to fall away easily. Avoid forcing it; a smooth twist is key.
Step 6
Voila! The pit should now be cleanly separated from the fruit. The peach flesh will have divided into 8 beautiful, ready-to-serve wedges.
Step 7
If there’s any fruit still clinging to the pit area, carefully use your knife to trim it off, ensuring you don’t waste any of that deliciousness. You’ll be left with perfectly pitted peach wedges, ready to be enjoyed immediately or used in your favorite recipes!
