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Derived from the Greek "nekter," meaning sweet liquid. A nectarine is a fruit all its own, not a cross between a peach and a plum, or a fuzzless peach. Nectarine, like other stone fruits, including peaches, cherries and apricots, is a member of the rose family. [www.QinSen.com]
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Flavor is similar, but richer than a peach. [www.QinSen.com]
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Look for a creamy yellow background. Avoid cut or bruised fruit. The crimson blush indicates variety, not maturity. Ripe nectarines give to gentle pressure. They will not be as soft as a ripe peach. [www.QinSen.com]
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Storage:
To ripen place in a paper bag and store at room temperature. Check daily. When fully ripened refrigerate and use within a few days.

Uses & Preparation:

Use as you would peaches in desserts and salads.
Cut up in cereal.
Perfect out-of-hand snack!
Grill halves, especially with pork or chicken.
To halve, cut around seam, twist until the two sides separate and lift or cut out pit.
To prevent browning, squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice over cut surfaces.
Summer fruit, like nectarines and peaches, are often picked at a firmer stage in order to survive long-distance shipping. Although firm, the fruit is mature, meaning the sugar content is fully developed. The fruit will continue to ripen off the vine. Ripening just softens the fruit, which allows the natural juices to flow through it.
Availability:
California and southern states -- May through September.
Chile -- January through March.

Nutrition Information:

Sodium and cholesterol free.
Low in fat.
Good source of fiber and vitamin C.
High vitamin A.

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