21 of Our Best Nectarine Recipes to Make This Summer (2024)

FAQs

What to do with a large amount of nectarines? ›

Eat them straight after buying. If you like softer, sweeter fruit, keep them for a day or two. To stop or slow down the ripening process, keep them in the fridge.

Nectarines don't need to be peeled. To remove the seed, use a paring knife to cut the nectarine along the seam and around the seed. Twist to separate the halves.

Nectarine flavor affinities: Almonds, hazelnuts; blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, cherries, figs, lemon, lime; basil, cinnamon basil, mint; brown sugar, caramel; cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, vanilla; framboise, champagne.

Can you freeze fruit? Whether you love nectarines, peaches, and citrus or raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, we've got good news: no matter what tickles your fancy, all fruit can be frozen! However, there may be optimal ways to pack fruits, freeze whole fruits, and use certain fruits once thawed.

Make a quick bread.

Of course, we all know brown bananas are great for banana bread. But peaches, nectarines, and strawberries are also great in breads, muffins, and scones, where the chopped or mashed fruit bakes into jammy little pockets.

Apricots, bananas, cantaloupe, kiwi, nectarines, peaches, pears, plantains, plums and tomatoes continue to ripen after being picked. Ripen fruit at room temperature. Once they are ripe, refrigerate.

The yellow flesh has higher amounts of total carotenoids and TPC, while white-flesh fruits present an average antioxidant value higher than yellow-flesh fruits.

Washing fruits and vegetables with vinegar kills up to 98% of bacteria on the surface of your produce. Use 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water for your vinegar bath. Soak fruits and veggies in vinegar bath for 2 minutes.

Avoid nectarines that have a green colour on their skin, as that would signal the fruit was picked too early. It will be unripe and will not have much flavour. Nectarines are delicate and bruise very easily, so handle with care. Firm nectarines can be stored at room temperature for a day or two to soften them.

Why are nectarines not canned? ›

CAUTION: Do not can white-flesh peaches or nectarines.

There is evidence that some varieties of white-flesh peaches/nectarines are higher in pH (i.e., lower in acid) than traditional yellow varieties. The natural pH of some white peaches/nectarines can exceed 4.6, making them a low-acid food for canning purposes.

Nectarines and peaches will "bleed" a gummy sap from the fruit whenever it is injured. The most likely culprits are stink bugs (and their cousins in crime the leaf-footed bug) or the plum curculio (a dark brown to black weevil about 1/4 to 3/8" long).

In the Northern Hemisphere, nectarines are usually in season from June to September, peaking in July and August.

Similar to peaches, nectarines are rich and sweet in taste. The word nectarine means “sweet as nectar” and is great for a fresh summer snack. There is some misconception that nectarines are a cross between a peach and a plum, but this is not the case. They're simply a fuzzless peach.

Nectarines are Good for Digestive Health

It is estimated that women need roughly 25 grams of fiber a day and men need 38 grams of fiber a day. This makes nectarines an excellent source of fiber, which is essential to your digestive health.

Fill jars with hot fruit and cooking liquid, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Place halves in layers, cut side down. Raw pack – Fill jars with raw fruit, cut side down, and add hot water, juice, or syrup, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.

Peaches and nectarines should be wrinkle-free and contain no green areas. STORAGE: If you have fruit that needs to complete the ripening process, store them stem-side down on a countertop. Once ripe, store peaches and nectarines unwashed in a plastic bag, and place in the refrigerator.

Place baking sheet in the freezer until peaches are firm—usually three hours. Remove and place peaches in an airtight container. Keep frozen for up to two months.

Most stone fruit ( peaches, plums, apricots and nectarines) are natural laxatives. Eat too many at one sitting and you may find yourself with what my sweet grey haired Nana called “ the trots”. Just hold yourself to one or two at a time and you'll be fine.