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By HELEN W. SMITH
Extension Agent, Home Economics
For only 50 calories per 5 ounces, a peach is packed with nutrients, such as carbohydrates. Almost 10(1 percent of the calories in a peach arc form carbohydrates. Carbohydrates provide a quick soutce of energy. Fructose, the natural sugar in fruits, and fiber are the carbohydrates in peaches. Peaches are a source of vitamins A and C. They are also high in potassium and very low in sodium.
Selecting Peaches
Look for peaches with fresh creamy or golden undercolor. A rosy blush is pretty, but “red” does not mean “ripe” and the varieties’ blushes differ. Avoid peaches with wrinkles, brownish spots, or traces of green on their skin.
There are two types of peaches: clingstone and freestone. A clingstone peach does just what its name says - the flesh (fruit) clings to the stone (pit). Clingstone peaches are grown primarily for processing. In freestone peaches, the predominant fresh variety, and fruit does not cling to the pit. More than 25 peach varieties are grown in orchards throughout Rappahannock County. Some of the most popular ones are sunhighs, rio-oso-gem, lorins, marqueens, and redhavens.
Peach Arithmetic
One pound of peaches equals two large of three medium-sized peaches or two cups peeled and sliced or 1-2/3 cups peeled and diced or 1-1/2 cups peeled and pureed.
Peach Pointers
Peeling-If a recipes calls for peeled peaches, submerge peaches into boiling water about 20 seconds, remove with slotted spoon and plunge immediately into cold water. The skins should slip right off.
Preserving Color-To keep peaches bright and fresh looking, dip or sprinkle with citrus juice or commercial ascorbic acid mixture.
Pureeing-Halve and pit fresh unpeeled peaches, slice into blender with dish of lemon juice and whirl. Use as a base for drinks, sauces and other recipes.
Freezing-Savor fresh peach flavor for long winter months. Freeze peeled and quartered peaches. Stir 1 quart fruit with 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoon commercial ascorbic acid mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly. Pack peaches in plastic freezer bags.
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