Yellow Peaches on limbs

Yellow Peaches

 Yellow Peaches

Characteristics
Appearance:

Velvety “peach fuzz” skin with red blush covering much of the yellow background

Texture & Firmness:

Harvested at maturity with firm flesh; slightly softer when eaten

Internal Character:

Bright yellow and often deep red streaks around the stone

Flavor:

Very sweet

Shape:

Round

Size:

Medium to large

Uses:

Excellent for salads, sauces, freezing, poaching, canning and all types of baking

Yellow PeachesThe peach originated in China around 10 B.C. The fruit was mentioned in Chinese writings during that times as a favorite fruit of emperors. Greek philosopher Theophrastus named the fruit “peach” around 300 B.C. because he thought the fruit was native to Persia. In actuality, Persians brought peaches from China and introduced them to the Romans.

Today, peaches are grown across the U.S. in such states as Washington, California, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia.

Yellow Peaches

Yellow peaches are a variety of peach that are slightly more acidic than their white peach counterpart. They have a single stone, or pit, in the center of a bright yellow-flesh. Yellow peaches are great for fresh eating, canning, sauces, and any baking recipe.

 

All of Stemilt’s peaches are grown organically and marketed under the Artisan Organics label. Stemilt harvests organic yellow peaches from Washington state between mid July and mid September.