Thank you, Mother Nature!
Nectarines are in season! Who doesn’t love a sweet & juicy nectarine?
I try to make sure we have some type of fruit in the house. Fruit certainly helps when you’re trying to stay away from ice cream, cookies, & other sweets.
When is a nectarine ripe?
A tasty piece of fruit starts with a ripe piece of fruit. I left this nectarine on the counter for a couple of days. When I was able to give it a slight squeeze, it was ready for the fridge. And now that the nectarine is nicely chilled, it’s time to eat.
In 5 minutes or less, you can prepare this quick & easy, sweet treat.
Ingredients - Serves 2
- 1 Nectarine sliced & diced
- 1 Handful of Blueberries
- A Sprinkle of Chia Seeds
Place in a bowl. Stir. Chill. Eat. Enjoy.
Doesn’t get much simpler than this.
Nectarine Facts
Nectarine means “sweet as nectar”
- It’s a variety of a peach
- It’s a stone fruit (like a peach, plum, or cherry)
- Origin — most likely China over 2,000 years ago
- 95% of nectarines are grown in California
How nectarines are grown
- Peach trees are grown from peach seeds. Occasionally they bear nectarines
- Nectarine seeds can grow into a peach tree or a nectarine tree (who knew that?)
- To guarantee that nectarines are produced, nectarine branches have to be grafted onto peach trees
Health Benefits of this Fuzzless Fruit
Nutrients — Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Potassium, Iron, Fluoride & Fiber
- Low in calories
- Naturally sweet
- Promotes weight management — high in fiber which can promote a feeling of fullness & may help reduce overeating
- Improves skin health (Vitamin A, copper, and niacin)
- May help reduce blood pressure
- Boost your immunity (Vitamin C)
Nectarine Season
We are in the midst of nectarine season. The season in North America is considered late spring into September. If you haven't tried nectarines yet this year, now is the time with this quick and easy Simplicity is Key recipe.
Enjoy the sweetness of Mother Nature. 😋