Description

The peach is the ultimate summer stone fruit, celebrated for its velvety, fuzzy skin and incredibly succulent flesh. It offers a sophisticated, honey-like sweetness balanced with a delicate floral aroma. Whether bitten into fresh—letting the juice run down your chin—grilled to caramelize its sugars, or baked into a classic cobbler, it is a true seasonal luxury.

Peaches originated in Northwest China, where they have been cultivated for over 4,000 years. In Chinese culture, the peach is a potent symbol of immortality and unity. The fruit traveled along the Silk Road to Persia (modern-day Iran), where it was discovered by the Romans, who called it the “Persian Apple.” It was eventually brought to the Americas by Spanish explorers in the 16th century.

Peaches are the definitive Summer fruit. They require intense heat to develop their sugars and reach peak ripeness. The harvest season typically runs from June through August, with the “dog days” of July offering the most flavorful and juicy varieties.