How to Cut Peaches Step-by-Step

Time needed: 10 minutes.

Cut peaches the easy way with this guide on how to cut a peach!

1. Wash the Peach

   Wash the peach under cold running water to remove any dirt or germs. Use your clean hands, instead of a scrubber, to gently rub away anything that might be on the surface of the skin. Peach skin is sensitive, so handle it gently.

2. Cut Around the Peach Pit

   Using a paring knife, insert it near the top of the peach until you hit the pit in the center. Carefully move the knife down and around the peach, cutting in a straight line until you reach the top on the other side of the peach.

3. Separate the Peach Halves

   Now that you’ve cut all the way around the pit of the peach, put down the knife and use your hands to gently pull the peach apart. Sometimes you might need to give a gentle twisting motion to twist the peach apart or if the peach isn’t too soft, you can use your fingers to separate the 2 halves of the peaches by inserting them into the cut portion and pulling gently.

4. Remove the Peach Pit

   You’ll notice one half of the peach still has the pit in it. Holding the peach half with the pit in one hand, gently remove the pit using your other hand. Use your knife to cut away the center portion of the peach where the pit was. This area can be hard and less desirable to eat.

5. Slice or Dice the Peach

   Cut the peach halves into slices. Lay one half on a clean cutting board and use a paring knife to slice the peach into equal pieces or dice it as needed. Repeat with remaining peach half.