Yellow Nectarines Delivery or Pickup

Nectarines come in two main categories: white and yellow. You can tell the difference between the two through their skin colors, but they get their names from the color of their flesh. Yellow nectarines have yellow flesh that's reminiscent of a peach's. White nectarines have darker reds in their skin, while yellow nectarines have more orange-like earth tones.

Inside both, you'll find a stone or pit in the center. This hard pit is surrounded by soft, yellow flesh. This flesh is described as having a sweet flavor that has a touch of acidity. Nectarines are sweeter than peaches and, generally, every other stone fruit.

There are quite a few varieties of yellow nectarines that have different growing seasons. In the United States, the primary nectarine harvest season is from May to October. They reach their peak season from July to August. 

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To test a yellow nectarine for whether it's ready to eat, you can give it a squeeze. It should be firm, but give a little under pressure from your thumb. You can also look at the lighter colors on top of the yellow nectarine. If the light-colored streaks have golden yellows rather than green-yellows, it's more likely to have a good flavor. The greener the streaks, the more likely it's been harvested too early. Here's a fun fact: those streaks are there because the nectarine grows so close to the branch that it's pushed up against it.

One of the best ways to tell if a nectarine is ready to eat is by smelling it. A nectarine with a good flavor will have a strong and sweet aroma

Yellow nectarines have edible skins, so you don't have to peel them. If you're eating raw nectarine, be sure to eat around the stone pit in the center. If you're cutting into the nectarine, you can cut into it from stem to base in a full circle to separate it into two halves. Use a spoon to remove the pit from the center of the half it comes away with.

Since peaches and nectarines have such similar flavors, you can generally replace one with the other in recipes. Nectarines have thinner skins than peaches.

Nectarines are fantastic additions to sweet baked goods such as cobblers, crisps, and tarts, but they can also lend themselves well to more savory dishes. Add them to salads or kabobs for beautifully contrasting flavors. You can also use your nectarines to make sauces that you can pour over pork or poultry.