1 | You will need the following utensils:Cut top and bottom off the fruit. | ![How to peel a fruit : etape 25 How to peel a fruit : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/127-1.webp) |
2 | Split the skin vertically into 4 quarters of similar size. | ![How to peel a fruit : etape 25 How to peel a fruit : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/127-2.webp) |
3 | Pull off the quarters of skin. With them you can make delicious candied peel. | ![How to peel a fruit : etape 25 How to peel a fruit : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/127-3.webp) |
4 | If necessary, trim any remaining white pith from top and bottom. | ![How to peel a fruit : etape 25 How to peel a fruit : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/127-4.webp) |
5 | Put the fruit in front of you, remove the white pith by cutting in vertical strips all round the fruit. | ![How to peel a fruit : etape 25 How to peel a fruit : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/127-6.webp) |
6 | Complete the operation by trimming off any remaining bits of pith. It's easier if you turn fruit upside down at this stage. | ![How to peel a fruit : etape 25 How to peel a fruit : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/127-7.webp) |
7 | You should get a "clean" fruit. It is now "pelé à vif", but you need to separate the segments of flesh. | ![How to peel a fruit : etape 25 How to peel a fruit : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/127-8.webp) |
8 | For the first segment, choose a large one and cut from the outside towards the centre, following the left-hand membrane (transparent skin). | ![How to peel a fruit : etape 25 How to peel a fruit : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/127-9.webp) |
9 | Then do the same thing with the right-hand membrane. | ![How to peel a fruit : etape 25 How to peel a fruit : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/127-10.webp) |
10 | And so separate the first segment. | ![How to peel a fruit : etape 25 How to peel a fruit : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/127-11.webp) |
11 | For all the other segments, start again with the left-hand membrane, and cut from outside to centre. | ![How to peel a fruit : etape 25 How to peel a fruit : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/127-12.webp) |
12 | Now comes the critical moment, when the blade of your knife reaches the centre: turn it gently half a turn (exacty as if you were turning a key to lock a door), and continue cutting, this time back from the centre towards the outside. | ![How to peel a fruit : etape 25 How to peel a fruit : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/127-13.webp) |
13 | You will notice that there is only a little to cut, because the turn pratically detaches the segment. | ![How to peel a fruit : etape 25 How to peel a fruit : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/127-14.webp) |
14 | Then remove the segment... You might need to finish by removing a few pips or pieces of membrane. | ![How to peel a fruit : etape 25 How to peel a fruit : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/127-15.webp) |
15 | Do this for all segments. | ![How to peel a fruit : etape 25 How to peel a fruit : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/127-16.webp) |
16 | Have a look at this short video, to see how to peel a grapefruit... | ![Click to watch the video Click to watch the video](/images/clic-video-en.webp) |
17 | ...and in this one, a kiwi. | ![Click to watch the video Click to watch the video](/images/clic-video-en.webp) |
This operation is rather long, but what a result! If you make a fruit salad like this you will be surprised (so will your guests) by the sweetness of your dessert (no hint of bitterness from the pith).
on a bowl, or use a chopping board with a small reservoir to keep the fruit juice that runs out. Similarly, squeeze all unused parts of the fruit before discarding them.