First Lady Peaches
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Description/Taste
First Lady peaches have a quintessential peach flavor profile, containing the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.
Seasons/Availability
As they are the first peach of the season, First Lady Peaches' season is relatively short, specifically the month of May.
Current Facts
First Lady Peaches are the first peach harvested during peach season. Second picking is known as Debutant.
Applications
This is a multipurpose fruit, as it can be eaten fresh or even cooked in traditional ways, well suited for cobblers and pies. It makes for a perfect accompaniment to pork and poultry. You can even grill it on the barbecue. The process for grilled/barbecued peaches is halve the fruit, remove the pit and place cut side down on a Hot grill which has been scrubbed and coated with cooking oil. After a few minutes, turn fruit with cut side up and dribble a little balsamic on the cut edge.
Geography/History
First Lady Peaches were the first peach to be grown in the San Joaquin Valley in Reedley, CA, known as the Tree Fruit Capital of the World. They were also one of the first varieties to be successfully developed outside of desert regions.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include First Lady Peaches. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Delicious Days |
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Homemade Peach Ketchup |
| The Chic Life |
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Peach Blueberry Breakfast Crisp |
