Nectarines

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  • Photo of nectarines, both whole and sliced, piled on a plate.

PURCHASE

Choose firm and smooth nectarines. Nectarines are ripe when the fruit yields to gentle pressure. Avoid blemishes.

    KEEP

    Store at room temperature for up to three days. Tip: Store in paper bag to ripen more quickly.

      PREPARE

      Rinse nectarines under cool water prior to eating or using in a recipe.

        RECIPE

        Honey Gingered Fruit Salad

        1 Mango (peeled and cut into chunks)
        1 cup Blueberries
        1 Banana (peeled and sliced)
        1 cup Strawberries
        1 cup Green seedless grapes
        1 cup Nectarines (sliced)
        1 cup Kiwifruit (peeled and sliced)
        ⅓ cup Orange juice
        2 tablespoons Lemon juice
        1 tablespoon Honey
        ⅛ teaspoon ground Nutmeg
        ⅛ teaspoon ground Ginger

        1. In a large bowl, combine fruit.
        2. In a small bowl, mix all honey ginger sauce ingredients until well blended.
        3. Pour honey ginger sauce over fruit and toss together.
        4. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes and serve chilled.


        View more recipes and information at USDA's Seasonal Produce Guide - peaches and nectarines.