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.

Peaches (softer)

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