How to Pick the Best Idaho Peaches
Most people don’t think about Idaho peaches when they think about peaches. But gourmet food lovers and people who like to can and make preserves know that Idaho peaches are a special treat. Idaho peaches are always tree ripened and shipped fresh from the orchard to make sure that they are at the peak of freshness when they get to you. Ordering Idaho peaches is easy. Even though these special peaches have a relatively short growing season they are worth waiting for. Once you have tasted the unique taste of an Idaho peach you will want to eat them all year long.
You should be eating peaches regularly. Peaches of all kinds are filled with the vitamins and minerals that keep your body strong and healthy. You can get Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin A, Beta Carotene and Magnesium all in one peach. And since peaches are super low in calories you can enjoy them without feeling guilty. In fact eating sweet Idaho peaches can even help you lose weight. Each peach has only about 40 calories. There is also a lot of naturally sweet juice in peaches which is perfect to use in healthy smoothies.
Idaho peaches can be dried, preserved or canned if you don’t want to enjoy them fresh. Many people buy cases of fresh Idaho peaches and then use those peaches to make delicious foods that they can enjoy all year. There is a big home canning movement going on now as people try to cut down on their food costs without sacrificing a healthy diet. Canning Idaho peaches is easy to do even if you are a beginner. Canned peaches and peach preserves also make wonderful handmade gifts for the holidays. If you are trying to give unique Christmas gifts this year try your hand at canning peaches or making fresh peach preserves. Your friends and family will love your handmade peach gifts.
When you are picking out Idaho peaches look for peaches that have a white or yellow colored flesh under the reddish skin of the peach. Peaches should be firm to the touch but supple. If they are too hard they are not ripe enough. If they are soft then they are overripe. Overripe peaches are perfect for canning so if you have some peaches that are starting to soften up use those to can or make preserves.
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