7 Delicious Recipes to Celebrate Peach Season
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How to Make the Most of Peach Season with Delicious Recipes
Finally, Summer is here and, of course, the start of peach season. Peaches and Nectarines kick off the stone fruit season.
Stone fruits aren’t just light and delicious, they’re also healthy, making them perfect for anyone who wants to eat mindfully. Peaches, in particular, are ideal for athletes because they’re 90% water, so they’re low in calories but packed with vitamins and minerals. That’s why they’re the perfect light snack for in between meals, especially in the summer.
History and origin of Peaches
Peaches have a long history, dating back to 6000 B.C. The peach tree is one of the oldest cultivated species and is native to China. Like almonds, cherries, many berries, and other stone fruits, it belongs to the rose family. Originating in Asia, this stone fruit spread via various routes to countries with warm, dry climates.
Also, the nectarine is a mutation of the peach with smooth skin and yellowish flesh. The nutritional content of both is similar, though the nectarine has a slightly higher vitamin B3 content.
The harvest season for peaches and nectarines begins, depending on the region, in May-July; the fruits are mostly harvested while still firm to facilitate transport and then ripen further before being eaten.
When a peach is harvested at full ripeness, it tastes juicy and sweet; before that, it still has distinctly tart notes.
The main difference between a peach and a nectarine is its fuzzy, rough skin, which isn’t shiny but has a velvety appearance. The flesh varies in color from almost white to pale yellow to dark orange or even light red.
How to tell if a Peach is fresh?
When buying peaches, they should look plump and round, with unblemished skin. If they give off a sweet, aromatic scent, they are fully ripe and should be eaten soon. That’s when they taste best.
How to store Peaches, and can they be frozen?
Peaches can be stored in the refrigerator drawer for 4 to 5 days, but not packed tightly together. They are very sensitive to pressure. Often sold while still unripe, they can ripen at room temperature. Peaches can only be frozen if they are peeled first. Peach pieces placed in a freezer bag can keep for about eight months.
Peaches are healthy
Peaches delight not only food lovers but also health-conscious people: The fruit’s flesh is rich in provitamin A, iron, calcium, and potassium, as well as B vitamins.
Try these Delicious Recipes and enjoy the Peach season:
Peaches and Cream Puff Pastry Tart
This vegan Peaches and Cream Puff Pastry Tart is an easy, delicious summer dessert idea, and the perfect use for seasonal peaches. Made simple with store-bought puff pastry and vegan cream cheese.
Vegan Nectarine Tart
This vegan nectarine tart is light and refreshing! It has a crispy shortcrust base and a smooth cashew cream that is sweetened and topped with nectarines.
Raw Fruit Crisp (10 Minutes!)
The crisp calls for desiccated coconut, almond flour, dates, cinnamon, and pecans. Maple syrup adds optional sweetness, and coconut butter (also optional) adds richness to the dish, which is especially helpful if you’re leaving it raw. It helps create that crumbly texture commonly found in a crisp.
Raw Peaches & Cream Cobbler
It’s almost hard to believe this recipe is literally nothing but raw fruits, nuts, seeds, and spices.
The FullyRaw Peach Cobbler!
Ginger Peach Smoothie
A super easy, fragrant, and summery Ginger Peach Smoothie to start your day. See my tips for prepping this vegan peach smoothie ahead to make it even quicker for busy mornings!
Easy Peach Cucumber Salsa
Summertime calls for salsa! And what better way to brighten up your taste buds and salvage your quickly (over) ripening peaches than with a fresh and sweet peach salsa?!
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Are you ready to start preserving fresh food for yourself?
Master Garden Instructor Stacey Murphy has mentored thousands of people so they can nourish their loved ones with homegrown, organic food.
In this Masterclass, she shows you how to preserve your harvests so you can enjoy fresh flavors year-round:
