While not essential, I recommend peeling your peaches for the best texture. Some peach varieties will peel easily when ripe, but for more stubborn peels, you can quickly blanch the peaches and the skins will slip right off. Simply bring a pot of water to a boil, then use a slotted spoon to gently lower the peaches into the water and boil for about a minute. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool, and easily remove the peels.