Fresh fruits | yellow fruits
The yellow nectarine is an essential summer fruit, carefully selected for its juicy, sweet, and pleasantly tart flesh. Its smooth, glossy skin encases a bright yellow, firm pulp that offers excellent texture—a key criterion for chefs, pastry chefs, and caterers. Weighing an average of about 150g per fruit, this seasonal fruit is distinguished by its intense fragrance and aromatic richness. Its versatility makes it a valuable asset for adding a touch of color, freshness, and naturalness to your summer menus.
Professional Uses and Storage:
► Culinary Applications: The yellow nectarine offers a multitude of creative possibilities. In fine pastry making, it is ideal for topping rustic tarts, clafoutis, crumbles, or for use in compotes, fruit sorbets, and glossy jellies. Its firm flesh allows it to withstand excellent cooking methods: it is delicious simply roasted in the oven with a touch of honey and rosemary, or seared on the grill to accompany a plated dessert. In sweet and savory dishes, it brings a bold note of freshness to carpaccio alongside cured ham, or diced in a tartare of delicate fish (such as sea bream or salmon) or duck. It is also a choice ingredient for haute mixology, perfect for creating bases for fruity cocktails, smoothies, or distinctive detox waters.
► Storage: Upon receipt, store the fruit at room temperature if you wish to allow it to fully ripen and develop its aromas. Once perfectly ripe, the nectarines should be stored in a refrigerated room in the Fruit and Vegetable Workshop to stabilize their texture. A product of freshness available in our store at Le Delas in the Rungis International Market.