Fresh Fruits - Freestone, Oh'Henry Peaches (BC) - 20lbs

Fresh Fruits - Freestone, Oh'Henry Peaches (BC) - 20lbs | Proudly produced from B.C. & Alberta farms

Taste: O’Henrys have a rich, round flavor that is the result of a slightly higher acid content. The juice is tropical-tasting and reminiscent of a nectarine.

Nutritional Info:

• Peaches are rich in phytochemicals called phenols that act as antioxidants

• Peaches help in maintaining healthy skin owing to the presence of a good amount of vitamin C, which also provides a defense against harmful free radicals and infections

• Peaches are rich in beta-carotene, which plays an important role in maintaining healthy eyesight

When to Look for O’Henry Peaches: O’Henry’s herald the end of the peach season, beginning to ripen even after the famously late-season Elberta’s. Look for O’Henry at the end of September.

Best Uses For O’Henry Peaches: O’Henry’s can be neatly ripped in half. The flesh is firm yet fin textured, and holds its shape well when grilled or baked. Try it fresh or lightly caramelized with a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the center, or sliced and coated in cinnamon and brown sugar for a peach crumble.

How to Store O'Henry Peaches: ?If your peaches are a bit hard, place them in a paper bag on the counter to ripen up. Refrigerating for too long will cause them to go mealy, so eat these ones fast!

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