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Please . . . Don't Squeeze! How to Choose Ripe Peaches and Nectarines Like a Pro.

  • 1 day ago
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Updated: 1 day ago

A display of whole yellow peaches in boxes at a produce market.
It's easy to pick a ripe peach or nectarine without having to squeeze them.

It's possible to pick ripe peaches and nectarines without the ol' squeeze. Here are some tips from the experts at the market:

 

Here's How to Choose Ripe Peaches and Nectarines:

 

  1. Smell the fruit. A ripe peach or nectarine should be fragrant and make your mouth water.

  2. Look for an overall golden background color - Not pale or green.

  3. Follow the seam of the peach to the bottom of the fruit (stem end).

  4. Check for firmness: first, hold the peach between your thumb and fore, middle, or small finger; then, press VERY GENTLY with your thumb at the stem end of the fruit ONLY. If the flesh has some "give", it's ripe and ready to eat.


You're now ready to find the perfect peaches and nectarines at the market!

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