Hi Arlene,

Sometimes those stones just don’t want to budge! When you’re confronted with a stubborn stone, It can be a little tricky to remove without damaging the peach flesh.  Here’s the best method I’ve found to remove the stones from peaches:
 

Using a small sharp knife, like a paring knife, start at the stem end of the peach and cut through to the stone. Run the knife all the way around the peach, keeping the blade against the pit, finishing where you started.

Gently twist each half of the peach in opposite directions until one half comes free from the pit. Set that half aside.

Use a small spoon (a grapefruit spoon works well, or a regular teaspoon is fine), your finger, or the tip of a knife to loosen and remove the stone. 

If the pit still doesn’t come free easily, don’t try to force it, as this will only damage the fruit.  Instead, cut off a few sections from the half until you’re able to wiggle the pit free.

I hope this helps make preparing fresh peach recipes like my Peach Dumplings or Georgia Peach Pie easier!