How to Store Nectarines<\/strong><\/p>\nAs stated above, nectarines will continue to ripen when stored at room temperature, so if you buy nectarines from Pittman & Davis, don\u2019t store them on the counter \u2013 keep them in the fridge until you\u2019re ready to enjoy them. And make sure you do \u2013 unlike citrus fruits, which stay fresh and perfect for weeks when stored in the refrigerator, nectarines and peaches should be eaten, cooked or preserved as soon as possible after they turn ripe. Considering how tasty they are, we doubt you\u2019ll find that a problem!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Quick \u2013 what\u2019s the first fruit that comes to mind when we say, \u201cVitamin C?\u201d Did you say oranges? That\u2019s hardly surprising \u2013 after all, the word \u201ccitrus\u201d starts with C, and all citrus fruits are excellent sources of vitamin C. But they\u2019re not the only ones\u2026nectarines (like fresh Nectarines from Pittman & Davis) also are great sources of vitamin C \u2013 and many other nutrients, too! What are nectarines? Nectarines are a summer stone fruit that\u2019s similar to peaches \u2013 very similar, in fact; genetically, they’re almost identically. The main difference between the two fruits is that peaches have a fuzzy coating, while nectarines are completely smooth. This is due to a natural mutation that led to the development of the nectarine. In all other ways, peaches and nectarines are identical. Their similarities mean that peaches and nectarines can be used interchangeably in recipes that call for one or the other of the fruits. The only thing to keep in mind is that a peach\u2019s fuzzy skin can toughen when it\u2019s cooked. Because of this, most peach recipes (particularly for jams and baked goods) call for the peaches to be peeled before cooking. You don\u2019t have to take that extra step with nectarines thanks to their smooth, thin skins. Nectarine Health Benefits In addition to vitamin C, nectarines are rich in beta-carotene (this is what gives the fruit its signature red-and-yellow coloring), which the body converts to vitamin A. Our bodies need vitamin A to support the immune system and eye and skin health. Nectarines are also loaded with antioxidants. One of these \u2013 gallic acid \u2013 is believed to be beneficial in fighting cancer, diabetes and obesity. Nectarines also contain folate (necessary for forming healthy red blood cells) and trace amounts of phosphorus, vitamin K and calcium, all of which support bone health. How to Tell if a Nectarine is Ripe A ripe nectarine should have no green on it, feel firm to the touch, but give slightly when gently squeezed. Unlike citrus fruits, nectarines will continue to ripen after they\u2019ve been picked when stored at room temperature \u2013 but if you order Nectarines online from Pittman & Davis, you won\u2019t have to worry about it because ours are always picked at the very peak of ripeness, when they\u2019re extra-juicy, extra-sweet, and wonderfully fragrant. They are then rushed to you so you can enjoy them at their very best! How to Store Nectarines As stated above, nectarines will continue to ripen when stored at room temperature, so if you buy nectarines from Pittman & Davis, don\u2019t store them on the counter \u2013 keep them in the fridge until you\u2019re ready to enjoy them. And make sure you do \u2013 unlike citrus fruits, which stay fresh and perfect for weeks when stored in the refrigerator, nectarines and peaches should be eaten, cooked or preserved as soon as possible after they turn ripe. Considering how tasty they are, we doubt you\u2019ll find that a problem!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2100,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[276,277,88],"class_list":["post-3868","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fruit-information","tag-farm-fresh-nectarines","tag-nectarine-facts","tag-nectarines"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3868","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3868"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3868\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4536,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3868\/revisions\/4536"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2100"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3868"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3868"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3868"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}