Look for peaches that…
- Are fairly firm.
- Are free from bruises and blemishes
- have a ground color that is whitish or yellowish, depending on variety
Handle fresh peaches carefully. They bruise easily.
One pound of peaches provides
4 servings
One No.2 can slices provides
5 half cup servings
One No. 2½ can slices provides
7 half cup servings.
One 16 once package, frozen, provides
4½ half cup servings.
Ripen…peaches at room temperature
(60˚ to 70˚ F.).
Store… ripe peaches in the refrigerator.
Serve…raw in salads, fruit cups, sliced, or to eat out of hand.
… cooked in pies, tarts, turn overs. puddings, dumplings and upside down cake.
… stewed in a small quantity of water for sauce.
… glazed or broiled for garnish.
… at any meal— breakfast, dinner and lunch.
Peaches, like other fruits, are most economical when in season.