Peeling Fruit

Many fresh fruits need little preparation apart from washing. Some may need to be peeled and cored or seeded. The peel of firm fruits such as apples and pears may be removed in strips with a knife or peeler, while the tougher, loose skins of citrus may be pulled off in pieces. To avoid bruising, treat softer fruits such as mango, or very ripe fruits with extra care. Soft-skinned fruit such as peaches may be blanched so the skin can be peeled off easily, while fruits consisting of soft pulp or seeds, such as passion fruit, are cut in half and the flesh and seeds scooped out with a spoon.