Nectarines

What is 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.

Substitute for Nectarines

Peaches (softer)

Equivalents

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

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Stone Fruits

Nutrition Information For Nectarines

Serving Size

1 cup slices

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 0mg

Potassium

287g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 15g

10%

Dietary Fiber 2g

10%

Sugars 11g

Protein 2g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Nectarines Recipes

American Pie
Bake your favorite pie crust naked until light brown, then cool until room temperature. Refrigerate over night and bring to room temperature.
Chilled Nectarine and Rose Fruit Salad
A fresh fruit salad features fresh nectarines and blueberries topped with a rose flower water dressing then decorated with johnny jump ups and rose petals. Party recipe.

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