Stone Fruits at Market Basket
So sweet and juicy! Pick up your favorite stone fruits at Market Basket. See what we have available below!
Yellow Peaches
- Available in:
- Organic
- Organic 2 lb. bag
- 2 lb. bag
- Loose singles
The peach of all peaches! Look for a fuzzy fruit with hues of red, pink and gold. When ripe, yellow peaches will be juicy with a balanced sweet & tart flavor. This is the classic peach flavor that you'd find in many recipes. If you're looking for an intense flavor, go with the yellow peach instead of the white.
Yellow Nectarines
- Available in:
- Organic
- Organic 2 lb. bag
- 2 lb. bag
- Loose singles
Yellow nectarines are similar to yellow peaches in color, but a little smaller and without the fuzz. Look for a small fruit with the red, pink, and gold skin. Very juicy when ripe, when sliced open the flesh around the pit bleeds red in color. Compared to its white counterpart, it is more tart, but, balanced perfectly with sweetness when ripe! Did you know nectarines came to be from a natural genetic mutation from the peach? Now you know!
Saturn Peaches
- Available in:
- Loose singles
Also known as Donut Peaches of Chinese peaches, these peaches look a little squished with a dimpled center, almost like a donut! The skin is yellow or orange with brushes of white and pink, and is velvety with slight fuzz. It is almost sweet like candy with notes of almond! Eat these as a good source of Vitamin C, fiber, Vitamin A and beta-carotene. Best eaten raw, so chop them up and toss them into your salads.
White Peaches
- Available in:
- Loose singles
Look for a small to medium sized, pink colored, velvety & fuzzy fruit. Be careful handing the white peaches when ripe, as it can be easily bruised. Under the fuzzy skin is a soft, tender, low-acidic flesh that's sweet and subtly floral in flavor! Enjoy this fruit to get your Vitamin C to boost your immune system and get glowing skin. It's also a great source of fiber, potassium, and Vitamin E.
White Nectarines
- Available in:
- Loose singles
Look for a small fruit that has a smooth skin that is red or pink with a white base. When cut, the inside is a white flesh that is semi-firm, tender consistency. It has a lower acidity than its yellow variety, meaning it's a little sweeter flavor! It is a good source of vitamin C and K.
Black Plums
- Available in:
- Loose singles
- 2 lb. bag
Choose black plums if you are looking to keep your heart healthy and lower cholesterol, as it is a great source of soluble fiber! Great for supporting your immune system too, since they contain phytonutrients that can prevent cell degradation. Think of them as a cross between peaches and cherries. Look for a medium sized fruit with a deep purple hue. They're sweet an acidic, great for baking!
Now that you know what we carry, see what you can make with them!