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Family Tree Farms Donut Nectarines

Enjoy the fun flat shape and juicy bite of Family Tree Farms Donut Nectarines, a smooth-skinned stone fruit from the USA. These donut nectarines have the cute flattened shape of a donut peach, but with the clean, smooth skin of a nectarine.

For first-time customers, donut nectarines are different from regular round nectarines. They are flatter, easier to hold, and usually have a small centre pit. The flesh is juicy and sweet with a gentle tangy balance, making it refreshing when served chilled.

Unlike donut peaches, donut nectarines do not have fuzzy skin. This makes them convenient for customers who enjoy peaches and nectarines but prefer a smoother bite. The red-and-gold skin may vary by batch, while the flesh is juicy, aromatic and satisfying when ripe.

Origin: USA.

Family Tree Farms Donut Nectarines Quick Facts

Taste and Texture

Family Tree Farms Donut Nectarines have a sweet, juicy and lightly tangy flavour. The taste is brighter than a very low-acid peach, with a refreshing balance that makes the fruit enjoyable fresh and chilled.

The skin is smooth like a nectarine, so there is no peach fuzz. The bite is juicy and clean, with tender yellow flesh when ripe. Some pieces may be firmer and crunchier at first, while fully ripe pieces become more fragrant, juicy and sweet.

• Flat donut-style nectarine shape
• Smooth skin with no peach fuzz
• Sweet yellow flesh with light tanginess
• Juicy and refreshing when chilled
• Easy to hold and snack on
• Good for customers who prefer nectarines over fuzzy peaches
• Fun stone fruit option for summer fruit platters

What First-Time Customers Should Expect

If you are trying donut nectarines for the first time, expect a flat nectarine rather than a regular round nectarine. The fruit is shaped like a mini doughnut or saucer, with smooth skin and juicy yellow flesh.

It may feel slightly firm when first received. Leave it at room temperature until it gives slightly and smells fragrant, then chill before eating for a refreshing bite.

Donut Nectarines vs Donut Peaches

Donut nectarines and donut peaches may look similar because both have a flat shape, but they are not the same fruit. Donut nectarines have smooth skin, while donut peaches usually have a light peach fuzz.

How to Choose a Good Donut Nectarine

Choose donut nectarines with even colour, a fresh fruit aroma and no mould, leaking juice or collapsed soft spots. A ripe nectarine should give slightly when gently pressed near the shoulder, but it should not feel mushy.

Red blush can vary naturally by batch and does not always mean the fruit is sweeter. Aroma, weight and texture are better signs of eating quality.

How to Eat Donut Nectarines

Wash the nectarine gently before eating. The smooth skin is edible, so there is no need to peel it unless preferred. Eat it fresh like a nectarine, bite around the centre pit, or slice into wedges.

For the best eating experience, chill the fruit once it is ripe. Donut nectarines are excellent for quick snacking because the flat shape is easy to hold.

• Wash gently before eating
• Ripen at room temperature if still firm
• Refrigerate once ripe
• Eat fresh with the smooth skin on
• Slice into wedges for fruit plates
• Pair with berries, grapes, peaches and plums
• Use in salads, desserts, yogurt bowls or cheese boards

Serving Ideas

• Chilled donut nectarine slices
• Stone fruit platter with peaches and plums
• Donut nectarine with yogurt and granola
• Fresh nectarine salad with greens
• Donut nectarine with soft cheese
• Lunchbox fruit snack
• Picnic fruit pack
• Summer fruit dessert plate
• Grilled nectarines with ice cream
• Sliced nectarines with berries

Donut Nectarine Nutrition

Approximate values per 100g of raw nectarine. These are general nectarine nutrition values and are not specific lab-tested values for the current Family Tree Farms Donut Nectarines batch. Exact values may vary depending on fruit size, ripeness, origin and batch.

Donut nectarines can be enjoyed as a fresh fruit that naturally contains water, carbohydrates, fruit sugars, dietary fibre, potassium and vitamin C. They should not be treated as a medical food or used to claim disease prevention or treatment.

Storage and Handling Guide

If the donut nectarines are still firm, keep them at room temperature until they become more fragrant and give slightly. Once ripe, refrigerate and eat soon for the best flavour and texture.

Do not wash before storage. Wash only before eating. Handle gently because ripe nectarines can bruise easily.

• Keep firm fruit at room temperature to ripen
• Place in a paper bag if you want to ripen them slightly faster
• Refrigerate once ripe
• Eat ripe fruit within a few days
• Do not wash before storage
• Keep away from heavy fruits that may bruise them
• Discard if mouldy, leaking or fermented-smelling

Freshness Support

Please check your fruits upon delivery. If you receive spoiled, damaged, incorrect or unsatisfactory items, contact us within 2 days of delivery with order details and clear photos. If the issue is due to our selection, packing or handling, approved refunds, replacements or store credits will be processed within 24 hours after review.