I have to make a peach pie today, but the peaches I bought are still rockhard. Yuk! I don't know if this is the same as poaching, but if I slice them and cook them in sugar and water will that method help to soften them for the pie?. Created by Good Grief. food-drink-en - cooking-recipes-en

Personally, I'd saute them in a little butter over low heat with some of the sugar until they have softened some. It will help remove some of the excess moisture at the same time. I know of an excellent apple pie recipe that par-cooks the apples in the same way.