Avoid those with a greenish tinge, which indicates the fruit was picked too early and won't ripen properly.
Peaches are highly perishable, so only buy the quantity needed and handle with care.
Besides their many uses in desserts and jams, peaches make a good accompaniment with poultry , seafood, and pork . To remove the skin easily, blanch for a minute and cool the fruit immediately with cold water. To prevent the exposed meat from turning brown, sprinkle with any citrus juice or alcohol, such as rum. Lucky festival-goers can eat the cobbler for lunch. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement .