Season

Late June through Early September

Benefits

Nectarines deliver all the nutritional benefits of peaches with their smooth, vibrant skin that contains additional antioxidants and fiber for enhanced health benefits. Their juicy sweetness provides vitamin C for immune support and potassium for heart health, while their firm texture makes them perfect for both fresh eating and cooking applications, offering a sophisticated stone fruit experience that captures summer's peak flavors in every bite.

Recipe Suggestions

• Lemon bars with caramelized nectarine
• Iced white nectarine champagne cocktail
• Grilled nectarines

Notes

Nectarines are genetically identical to peaches except for one gene that affects the skin's texture. Although these two fruits can be used interchangeably, some say that nectarines are more tangy and tart than peaches.