Ripen juicy peaches at room temperature, in season from July to September). Originally from China, peaches are particularly popular in the Deep South states of the USA (Georgia is known as ‘the peach state’).
Vegan peaches and cream protein smoothie (The First Mess) combines fresh and frozen peaches with plant milk and yoghurt, vanilla, dates, almond butter, vanilla protein powder and ice. Serves two.
Mash peaches for young children (avoid for sensitivity to birch tree & pollen). Keep peaches away from pets due to natural cyanide. Read more on keeping people & pets safe in the kitchen.
how to store & prepare peaches
Avoid peaches with mould or bruising and choose ones that yield slightly, when squeezed. Farm shops tend to sell loose produce (and peaches more likely to be organic and locally-grown). To prepare, cut around the ‘dimple line’ with a sharp knife, then twist into two halves and slice (remove ‘fuzz’ with cold water). To remove tough skin, boil peaches for 15 seconds, then plunge into cold water.
Store fresh peaches in a silicone airtight container, away from other fruits in the fridge. To freeze peaches, wash and peel and remove pits, then pour water over and store in a freezer-safe container, up to a few months.
5-minute homemade peach juice recipe
5-minute homemade peach juice can be subbed with frozen peaches, nectarines or apricots (wash skins under cold water before blending). If you can’t afford a juicer, you can blend your juice then use a nut milk bag. Avoid unpasteurised juice during pregnancy/nursing.
a peach melba recipe (70s style)
This peach melba smoothie will take you back to the 70s, with this blend of fresh peach, frozen raspberries and orange juices, blended up with vanilla, almond milk and optional maple syrup.
a glass of peach iced tea, y’all!
Peach iced tea is a lovely recipe inspired by the Deep South. The peach tea is mixed with orange juice, then ‘marbled’ in glasses with a mix of raspberries, almond milk, vanilla and lemon, sweetened with maple syrup.
