Peaches
Native to China, where it was first domesticated over 4,000 years ago, peach is widely grown today for its sweet, juicy edible fruit featuring a fuzzy skin and a hard, woody pit (stone). Most of these fruits are simply called peaches, while the glossy-skinned, non-fuzzy varieties are called nectarines. Though from the same species, they are regarded commercially as different fruits.
Avenue 33 Farm typically carries white, yellow, and donut peaches.
Storage
Store unripe peaches stem-side down in a single layer on the counter until ripe. Move ripe peaches to the fridge for up to one week, or slice and freeze them for long-term storage. Do not wash them until you are ready to eat them.
Cut Peaches: Put sliced peaches in a sealed, airtight container. Store them in the fridge for three to five days. Add a little lemon juice to stop them from turning brown.
Usage
Peaches are versatile stone fruits used fresh, in sweet desserts like cobbler and tarts, or paired with savory items like goat cheese and grilled meats. They can also be preserved through canning, freezing, or turning into jams and peach butter.
Recipes
Peach Jam (ingredients also from farm stand: lemons)
Peach Cobbler (ingredients also from farm stand: lemons)
Peach Salsa (ingredients also from farm stand: bell pepper, red onion, garlic, cilantro, jalapeno, lime/lemon)
Peach Stuffed Pork Chops (ingredients also from farm stand: onion, thyme, pepper)
