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Nectarines


A smooth stone fruit similar in flavor to a peach. Nectarines are not a cross between two fruits but in fact a unique fruit. Like most fruit they are best tree ripened but not always available. You can purchase them and place in a brown paper bag at room temp until ripened.
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Substitute for nectarines

Peaches (softer)

Equivalents

1 lb.   =   3 to 4 medium whole, 2 1/2 cups sliced, 1 3/4 cups diced, 1 1/2 cups puréed

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Nutrition Facts
(USDA#9191)
Serving Size
1 cup slices (143 grams)
Calories
63
Total Fat
0g
  Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
0mg
Potassium
287mg
Total Carbohydrates
15g
  Dietary Fiber
2g
  Sugars
11g
Protein
2g
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