Peak Season Picks
Peak Season Picks

Peaches & Nectarines

Featured Local California Grower

Reedley

  • Trusted partner of The Save Mart Companies for over 25 years
  • It all begins with the grower at Summeripe. Many of their growers come from generations of agricultural experience and care for both the consumer and the environment.
  • Summeripe growers have mastered the natural ripening process of peaches and nectarines that allows the fruit to arrive at the store sweet, juicy, and ready-to-eat.

Fresh Test

Ripe fruits are slightly soft and have smooth, unbruised skin with vibrant pink, orange and red hues.

Fun Fact

Many people may confuse peaches and nectarines even though they do have clear differences. Peaches have fuzzy skin while nectarines are smooth. The colors of each fruit are similar and they both come in yellow and white varieties.

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Featured Local California Winemaker

J Pinot Grisio

Since 1986, J Vineyards & Winery has developed a reputation as one of the top sparkling and varietal wine producers in California. J has come to be known for its celebrated estate vineyards, contemporary winery and world-class hospitality. Winemaker Nicole Hitchcock showcases her expertise and the diversity of California winegrowing regions through a portfolio of high quality varietal and sparkling wines of distinction.

Perfect Pairings

Why it Pairs Perfectly

J Vineyards Pinot Gris flavors of the light citrus, tropical fruit and mineral notes are complemented by the delicate sweetness of the fruit, creating a crisp and refreshing pairing.

Nectarine Crisp

Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 2 pounds nectarines (about 4), peeled, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch wedges
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Combine the cornmeal, oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the coconut oil and stir until everything is evenly moistened. Stir in the pecans and the coconut.
  2. Combine the nectarines, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and cornstarch in a 1½-quart baking dish. Sprinkle the oat mixture overtop. Bake the crisp until the fruit is tender, the juices are bubbling, and the topping is golden brown, about 40 minutes.

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