How to Eat a White Peach

White peaches are the sweet, mellow friends of the office fruit bowl. If they could, they’d greet you with a “Hey, dude!” and a peace sign.

Given their laid-back character, it’s no surprise that eating a white peach is no sweat—just bite in. But if you want to put your own spin on the experience, here are a few simple ways to prepare them to let their flavor shine.

How to Cut White Peaches

To cut a white peach, use a sharp knife to slice it into quarters around the pit, then gently twist it open. Ripe peaches often come apart easily, but some are clingstone and take a little more effort to pry away from the pit.

From there, you can eat the slices yourself or share them with your friends and coworkers. Learning how to prepare white peaches really is that simple.

How to Eat White Peaches

We like to eat our peaches fresh, either standing over the sink to catch the sweet juice or sitting by a sunny window in the break room. If you want to get fancy, though, you can try these simple recipes:

• Peaches and Yogurt: Top your peach halves with a dollop of cream or yogurt, and drizzle them with something sweet like honey or agave. (Try this one in the office as a snack.)
• Vanilla Roasted White Peaches: Add sliced vanilla bean, sugar, and lime zest to sliced peaches, then bake for a sweet treat.
• Summer Peach Drink: Submerge ripe peach slices in a glass of wine or cider. (This method is perfect for an after-work happy hour.)
• Grilled Peaches: Grill your peaches lightly until the heat brings out a deeper, caramel-like flavor.

Of course, the best way to eat a peach is whichever way you like best. Test out them all to find your favorite.

Tips for Perfect Peach Preparation

• White peaches are naturally sweeter and lower in acidity than their yellow sisters, so there’s no need to add sugar—unless you prefer it that way
• If your peach is very ripe, handle it gently; it will be softer, juicer, and need less cooking time
• Grilling or roasting works best with slightly firm peaches that will hold their shape in the heat

These are just suggestions, so give them a whirl and adjust as you go.

How to Get Fresh Peaches Delivered to the Office

To bring more fresh peaches into your office break room, look no further than The FruitGuys’ seasonal fruit deliveries. During the summer, our Harvest Mix and Season’s Best Box come bursting with stone fruits like white and yellow peaches, white and yellow nectarines, pluots, and plums. You can get a new fruit mix delivered to the office every week.

FAQs

1. Do I need to peel white peaches?

Nope! Their skin is tender and completely edible, but you can peel them if its fuzzy texture bothers you.

2. What’s the best way to know if a white peach is ripe?

A ripe peach should feel slightly soft to the touch and smell fragrant. If it feels too firm, give it a day or two on the counter to ripen up.

3. Can I cook white peaches the same way as yellow peaches?
Yes, but keep in mind that they’re sweeter and more delicate, so you may want to reduce added sugar and cook them a little less.

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