Peach Facts

Peach facts

Learn fun peach facts and general information about peaches, including nectarines. This page includes how peaches grow, how to choose and store them, nutrition facts, and easy peach recipe ideas.

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Fun Peach Facts

  • Peaches grow on trees.
  • Nectarines are very similar to peaches but have smooth skin.
  • Peaches are often soft, juicy, and sweet when ripe.
  • Peaches can be eaten fresh or used in baking, drinks, and breakfast dishes.
  • Peaches contain several vitamins and minerals.

How Peaches Grow, Buying Tips, and Storage

When Peaches Are Available

Fresh peaches are commonly available in July and August. They are also available year round frozen or canned.

How Do Peaches Grow?

Peaches grow on trees like apples or pears.

Peach tree

What to Look for When Buying Peaches

Avoid spots or bruises on peaches. If ripe, they should yield slightly when pressed. Nectarines have the same qualities with smooth outer skin.

Peach Storage Tips

When ripe, store peaches in the refrigerator. To ripen them, leave them out at room temperature.

Kid Tip: Wash peaches well before eating and ask an adult to help slice them safely around the pit.

How to Cook with Peaches

How to Use Peaches

  1. Place peaches in boiling water for about 2 minutes.
  2. Move them to cold water so the skin loosens.
  3. Peel and use peaches in fruit dishes, baking, freezing, canning, drying, or eat them fresh.
Cooking Tip: Blanching peaches makes the skin much easier to peel off for recipes.

Peaches and Nectarines

Peaches have fuzzy skin and soft juicy flesh.

Nectarines are very similar but have smooth skin.

Both can be used in many of the same recipes and are picked when they begin to ripen.

Food Science: Ripening Peaches

Why Do Peaches Get Softer as They Ripen?

As peaches ripen, natural changes inside the fruit make them softer, juicier, and sweeter.

That is why a ripe peach yields slightly when pressed, while an unripe peach feels firmer.

Mini Activity

Peach Ripeness Check

  1. Look at a peach and notice its color.
  2. Gently touch the peach and see if it feels firm or slightly soft.
  3. Talk about whether it seems ripe enough to eat now or needs more time.
  4. Compare it to a nectarine if you have one.

This activity helps kids learn how fruits change as they ripen.

Peach Nutrition Facts

One medium peach counts as one serving of fruit. Peaches contain vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron.

  • Peaches contain vitamin C.
  • They provide vitamin A and vitamin K.
  • They also contain vitamin B6 and potassium.
  • Peaches include magnesium, calcium, and iron.

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Peach Recipes

Quick Peach Cobbler

An easy peach cobbler made with only 5 ingredients-butter, flour, sugar, milk, and sliced peaches.

  • Category: Dessert
  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Cook: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Varies
Peach cobbler
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Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 cups sliced peaches

Directions

  1. Put 1 stick of butter in a casserole dish and place in a 350 degree oven until melted.
  2. Mix together the flour, sugar, and milk in a mixing bowl.
  3. Remove the casserole dish from the oven and pour in the batter.
  4. Add the sliced peaches.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until brown.
Serving Tip: Serve peach cobbler warm for a comforting fruit dessert. See another peach cobbler recipe here.

Rose Peachy Punch

A simple peach punch made with rose petals, sliced peaches, hot water, and apple juice.

  • Category: Drink
  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Cook: No cooking
  • Yield: Varies
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By: Courtney Winchester, Forks, Washington

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rose petals
  • 2 peaches finely sliced
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 cup apple juice

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large jug or bowl.
Note: Make sure the rose petals are edible and safe to use in food.

Peaches and Cream Breakfast

A creamy peach breakfast made with peaches, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sweetener.

  • Category: Breakfast
  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Cook: No cooking
  • Yield: 4 servings
Peaches and Cream Breakfast
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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz) can of sliced peaches in light syrup, drained well
  • 1 1/2 cups fat free cottage cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • Sweetener to equal 1 tablespoon of sugar

Directions

  1. Slice 4 of the peaches very thin and set aside.
  2. Place the remaining peaches into the blender.
  3. Add the cottage cheese and process until well blended.
  4. Add in the cream cheese and sweetener and blend until smooth.
  5. Spoon the mixture into 4 serving cups and garnish with the reserved peach slices.
Breakfast Tip: This makes a cool and creamy fruit breakfast or snack.

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Peach Facts FAQ

When are peaches available?

Fresh peaches are commonly available in July and August. They are also available year round frozen or canned.

How do peaches grow?

Peaches grow on trees like apples or pears.

What should you look for when buying peaches?

Avoid spots or bruises. Ripe peaches should yield slightly when pressed. Nectarines have similar qualities but smooth skin.

How should peaches be stored?

Store ripe peaches in the refrigerator. To ripen peaches, leave them out at room temperature.

What nutrients are in peaches?

Peaches contain vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron.

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