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Nectarines are smooth-skinned variants of peaches, often described as 'peaches without the fuzz.' They have a slightly firmer flesh and more concentrated, tangy-sweet flavor. Like peaches, they're good sources of vitamins A and C with similar health benefits.
Nectarines are essentially fuzzless peaches—a single recessive gene determines whether skin is fuzzy or smooth. Nectarines tend to be smaller, firmer, more aromatic, and slightly more acidic than peaches. Nutritionally, they're nearly identical.
White nectarines are sweeter with less acidity and have lower carotenoid content. Yellow nectarines have more tang, higher vitamin A from beta-carotene, and traditional peach flavor. Both are nutritious—choose based on taste preference.
Like peaches, nectarines contain polyphenol oxidase that causes browning when exposed to air. Prevent browning by tossing cut nectarines with lemon or lime juice, or submerging in acidulated water (water with citrus).
Ripen at room temperature until fragrant and gives to gentle pressure. Refrigerate ripe nectarines for 3-5 days. Choose nectarines with vibrant color and no green near the stem.
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