Each year, the summer season signals the
arrival of juicy, sweet California peaches. From orchard trees heavy with
fruit, California peaches are harvested for a variety of uses making it
possible to savor the taste of summer all year. This section features
tips and information on enjoying California peaches.
Infusing your recipes with the sweet,
unmistakable flavor and rich, golden color of peaches does not have to
end when the long days of summer fade. Canned California peaches are a
smart solution for cutting down on preparation time and are easy to keep
on hand for adding something healthy to recipes, or simply chilled to
be enjoyed plain as a healthy snack. As an added bonus, canned peaches
boast nutritional values comparable to their fresh counterparts and are
available all year.
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By July, aromatic fresh California peaches can be discovered anywhere
from roadside stands, farmers' markets and produce aisles to kitchen fruit
bowls. There's something to be said about finding the first peach of the
season, with its sweet flavor, delicate fuzz and rosy blushed hues.
Easy to grab-and-go, dried California peaches are a convenient choice
for smart, healthy snacking. Dried California peaches also lend themselves
nicely as a flavorful addition to cookies, muffins, breads, pancakes or
biscotti.
For a perfect blend of nutrients, try a peach smoothie-frozen California
peach slices make whipping one up a cinch. Just toss frozen peach slices
in a blender with a banana, nonfat yogurt, skim milk and ice. Blend until
smooth and enjoy.
