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- Please add an old-fashioned recipe for pickled eggs and beets with vinegar. Thank you. --Helen
- Dear Betty, Because of travel issues, we find ourselves with a much smaller group at Thanksgiving this year. What...
- Hello Grandma! Years ago, I received your recipe cards and amongst them was a delicious Rice Krispie/ice cream pie. It...
- Do you have a recipe for stuffed flounder with crabmeat? Thank you.
How to Remove the Skin from Fresh Peaches?
I just went peach picking and would like to substitute my fresh peaches in recipes that called for canned. Is there an easy way to remove the skin from fresh peaches? – Louise
Lucky Louise! How exciting to have freshly picked peaches at your disposal! You are right—you can substitute fresh peaches in recipes that call for canned like in my Peach Bavarian Cake or Peaches & Cream, but will most likely need to remove the skin. Peach skins can be easily removed by blanching.
To blanch:
1) Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil.
2) Prepare an ice water bath and set aside.
3) Make an “X” at the base of each peach with a sharp paring knife (this will help you to peel the skin off later on.)
4) Drop the peaches, a few at a time, into the boiling water for 20-30 seconds. Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and quickly plunge into the awaiting ice water bath.
5) Peel the skin away from the flesh, using a paring knife for help if needed. The skin should come off easily, and the flesh should not be too soft. Remember: You don’t want to cook the peaches; you just want to heat them enough to loosen the skin.
And that’s all there is to it! (Tomatoes can be skinned in exactly the same way.) Keep in mind that peeled peaches will discolor rapidly when exposed to air, so if not using immediately, simply drizzle with a bit of lemon juice to keep them from browning.
Enjoy baking with your delicious fresh peaches!

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QuestionDear Betty, Because of travel issues, we find ourselves with a much smaller group at Thanksgiving this year. What should I do about the turkey? I still want a full dinner, but don’t want to roast a big bird for just 6 people! --JeanneMarch 2012
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QuestionDo you have healthier recipes using turkey, like chili and burgers? Thank you. --RoseMarch 2012
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QuestionHi Betty Can you please tell me what is a bouquet garni and where would I buy this? Kind regards, --DeniseMarch 2012
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QuestionHi grandma, I need a good cookie recipe, not oatmeal cookies, for my grands. Thanks! --CaroleMarch 2012
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QuestionMy husband and I like cooking turkey in my crockpot, covered with Swanson chicken broth. Is it healthier than baking in the oven? --SandiMarch 2012
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QuestionGrandma, I am a grandma too, but I do have a question about sour cream in general. I really do not like it at all, not the taste, not the smell, or not in recipes. (Because I can usually taste it.) Is there a substitute ingredient that I can use that would give my finished dish a good outcome — or what are my options besides just giving up and pick another dish to make?March 2012
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How to make your famous chicken and biscuits? Loving it.
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Hi Grandma, Do you have some ideas for using up all that leftover Thanksgiving turkey?
—DonnaNovember 2012 -
QuestionDo you have a recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies? --JoeMarch 2012
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QuestionHi Betty, All of your recipes are delicious! Do you have a recipe for homemade granola? I look forward to your response. Thank you in advance, --CindyMarch 2012





