Local nectarines and peaches have been available at the Oxford Farmers Market from several growers. Although we regard nectarines and peaches as two distinct fruits, I’ve included both in this week’s ...

When the season for California fruit starts to wind down, I always look for the white-flesh fruit, something my dad taught me, because it’s always the sweetest and juiciest. White-flesh nectarines and ...

Nectarines are a smooth-skinned variety of peach that is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. They’re also low in calories and fat. Nectarines (Prunus persica var. nucipersica) are a ...

As the chart shows, nectarines are low in calories and fat but high in fiber, vitamin C, niacin, potassium, and copper. These nutrients are the highlights, but the fruit also contains smaller amounts ...

That signature fuzz affects everything from taste to disease susceptibility. Though a nectarine is a type of peach, there are several differences between the two, many of which have to do with peach ...

Audrey Morgan is an associate food editor at Food & Wine with over seven years of experience covering food and drinks. She has held staff positions at Liquor.com and Food Network Magazine, and her ...

Nectarines are a type of peach. Though both have a similar appearance and nutrient profile, peaches are typically larger, and have fuzzy skin and softer flesh. Nothing quite says summer like the ...