Savor the Sweetness: Peaches, Plums & Nectarines at Robért Fresh Market

Summer’s heat might have you reaching for the nearest fan, but it also brings some of the juiciest, most refreshing fruits of the year. Peaches, plums, and nectarines are in season! Bite into one of these perfectly ripe gems to cool off and savor the flavors of summer.

Whether you’re enjoying them chilled and fresh or cooking up something special, these stone fruits are summer staples for a reason.

How to Pick the Perfect One

When shopping for peaches, plums, or nectarines, use your senses. They’ll guide you toward the ripest, most flavorful picks.

• Peaches and nectarines should be firm with a slight give, smooth, and free of wrinkles or green areas.
• Plums should have a deep, even color without any soft spots or browning.
• A little fragrance is a good sign. If it smells sweet, it probably tastes sweet, too.

Ripening & Storing Tips

Got fruit that’s not quite ready? No problem. Let them ripen at room temperature, stem-side down, on the countertop. Once they’re soft and sweet:

• Store peaches and nectarines unwashed in a plastic bag in the fridge.
• Plums can go straight into the fridge once ripe; but remember, dull skin is a good sign when it comes to plums!

How Long Will They Last?

• Ripe plums and yellow peaches: 3 to 5 days in the fridge
• White peaches and nectarines: Best enjoyed within 1 day of ripening. (They’re a bit more delicate.)

More Than Just a Snack

Biting into a chilled peach is peak summer, but these fruits can do so much more:

• Make a cobbler (obviously!)
• Sauté with a bit of butter and balsamic vinegar for a sweet-savory pork chop topping
• Toss chopped fruit into a salad with greens, feta, and toasted nuts
• Roast with brown sugar and serve over vanilla ice cream
• Blend into smoothies, cocktails, or fresh salsas

Visit Robért Fresh Market for Peak-Season Produce

We carefully source our peaches, plums, and nectarines at the height of freshness, so when you shop at Robért’s, you’re getting fruit that’s bursting with flavor and ready to shine in your kitchen (or cooler).

The food is fresh. The fun is lagniappe.