Apricots, Peaches, Plums and Nectarines – Oh My!
Perfectly ripe stone fruits have got to be one of summer’s greatest delights.
Vibrant and juicy, they can be enjoyed fresh, or added to your favorite summer smoothie, dessert or salad.
Try grilling for a fun savory take on these versatile fruits.
Apricots, Peaches, and Nectarines
These perfectly ripe summer classics have got to be one of summer’s greatest delights.
Did you know?:
Stone fruits, in particular apricots, peaches, and nectarines, are high in vitamins A and C, fiber and potassium. California also produces about 95% of the apricots in the world.
Cherries
This iconic fruit makes summer a whole lot sweeter. Delicious on their own, cherries also shine in pies, jams and savory appetizers and salads.
Full of powerful antioxidants and immune-boosting vitamin C, enjoy them right now, while they’re at their plumpest!
Did you know?:
There are more than 1000 different varieties of cherries and an average tree can yield nearly 7000 single cherries!
Plums
Say yum for plums! Vibrant and juicy, they can be enjoyed fresh, or added to your favorite summer dessert or salad.
Did you know?:
California is the world’s largest producer of dried plums, supplying 48% of the world’s supply. The average lifespan of a plum tree is also about 10 years.
Stone Fruit Sundae!
What you’ll need:
- 1 pound of Stone Fruits
- ¼ cup Turbinado Sugar
- 2 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
- Vanilla Ice Cream – or – your favorite dairy-free alternative!
How to make it:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Peel, pit & slice stone fruits.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the stone fruit with sugar and balsamic vinegar and spread into a single layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes, tossing halfway.
- Serve warm, atop ice cream.
