Today in the orchard
Five Koidu Reinettes harvested from the same tree on the same day, picture taken August 23, 2025
(Report by Skylar.) Apple picking season is just starting, but peach season is in full swing. Both the Reliance and Lars Andersons are dropping,and the yellow jackets are just loving it. So we collected all the ripe fruit we could find. Along with those Cammy had already harvested, we had a lot of peaches on our hands. It’s moments like these that make my mind start to spin with all the possibilities. We could make wines, kombuchas, krauts, hot sauces, jams, and on and on. But sometimes the best thing is to keep it simple.
So we boiled a pot of water and filled a large bowl with cold water. We placed the peaches into the boiling water for one minute only, then placed them in the cold water. Their skins slipped right off. We cut them in half, pitted them, and laid them out in a single layer on sheet pans to go into the freezer. Once they freeze solid, the peaches can be stored and used all winter long.
