Sweet, Chin-Drippin’ Peaches
Peaches are a delicious and healthy option for anyone seeking a great snack or even dessert. Peaches can be sweet and syrupy, tart, refreshing, and even bulky and filling when cooked a certain way. The peach is a sweet and delicious fruit that is beloved by billions and knowing how to prepare them is the best way to get both all the nutrients and flavor from these fleshy fruits.
The most common thing that anyone thinks of when they hear peach is of course Georgia. Georgia peaches are incredibly sweet, have a firm and meaty flesh, and come in a wide variety of species. The peach is an incredibly fruit with varieties that may taste similar but are far from the same. The peach is high in dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, potassium and more; making them the perfect option for both adults and children alike.
Though the Georgia peach is the most common, there are also plenty of great peaches in Idaho. Idaho peaches are again varied depending on where they are grown and what type of orchard they are planted in.
There are several ways to prepare peaches but the most common are of course raw, in crumbles, and even preserved or jellied. Peaches that are raw contain the most minerals and vitamins and are generally tangy and somewhat tart but are also very refreshing.
When stewed or baked in a crumble, peaches do tend to lose a bit of their healthy properties but they still retain plenty of Vitamin C and nutrients to make them healthy. The health content of a peach that has been baked in a crumble truly depends on the ingredients that are included in the crumble or pie. Peaches that are baked tend to be very sweet and tender.
Lastly, peaches that are preserved and jellied are very sweet, retain little nutritional value, but are still invariably delicious. Peaches that are jellied tend to be incredibly sweet, even sweeter than those that are baked or stewed, and they may become very tender to the point of being nearly mush. Peaches overall are a great fruit and deserve far more attention than they harvest.
Taste the Sunshine with Hale Groves
At Hale Groves, we believe the best gifts come from the land, not a factory. For generations, our fruit has been grown slowly under the Florida sun, picked at its peak, and delivered fresh to your door. From sweet Navel Oranges to rare Honeybells, every gift shares the simple joy of real flavor—perfect for holidays, milestones, or everyday moments worth celebrating.
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