White peaches are a white-fleshed stone fruit that is a delicious alternative to yellow peaches.
Theres few pleasures quite like biting into a juicy white peach on a warm summer afternoon.
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What Are White Peaches?
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White peaches, just like yellow peaches, are astone fruit, but they taste a little different.
White peaches have an exceptionally sweet flavor profile given the fruits low-acid content.
Peaches are typically harvested (depending on where they are grown) from April through November, says Trautz-Awot.
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Do White Peaches Taste Different?
This includes a sweeter, more subtle flavor.
The Babcock variety are medium-sized fruits with a creamy white flesh, says Trautz-Awot.
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Saturn
Saturn peaches are known for their distinctive,donut-like appearance, explains Trautz-Awot.
Some say this variety offers a milder, more almond-like-flavor compared to other white peach varieties.
Polly White
The Polly White variety offers a medium-to-large fruit with very juicy and tender fruits.
This tree is usually 4-5ft tall and is considered a hearty tree, withstanding colder temperatures, says Trautz-Awot.
White Lady
White Lady is low in acid and high in sugar.
It is hardy in zones 5-9.
Self-pollinating so you only need one tree.
Height is 12-16 feet tall.
It is a very ornamental tree,."
How To Store White Peaches
Peaches will be best when they are enjoyed at their ultimate freshness.
This means youre going to want to store them with care.
When storing white peaches, I recommend keeping them in a refrigerator in an unsealed container.
Like all peaches, white peaches should have no green color.
Scent:But be warned: White peaches are notorious for being extra delicate compared to yellow peaches.
When picking peaches, it should come off the tree with a slight twist.
