What Are Nectarines and How Can I Use Them?
Nectarines rewards a little know-how: how to choose them, cook them, store them, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 38 recipes to cook with them.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 NLEA serving (140g)Where found
Nectarines are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Nectarines are a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do nectarines weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup slices | 143 grams |
| 1 small (2-1/3" dia) | 129 grams |
| 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) | 142 grams |
| 1 large (2-3/4" dia) | 156 grams |
| 1 NLEA serving | 140 grams |
Related
Fruits and Fruit Juices
| In Chinese: | 油桃 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | la nectarines | |
| en español: | las nectarinas |
Recipes using nectarines
There are 38 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Upside Down Nectarine Muffins
Upside-down nectarine muffins with caramelized brown sugar tops, yogurt-tender crumb, and warm cinnamon spice. A lighter brunch treat that flips out beautifully every time.
Nectarine & Raspberry Preserves
Old-fashioned nectarine and raspberry preserves with whole fruit suspended in a glossy, lightly thickened syrup. No commercial pectin, just sugar, lemon, and time.
Sacramento Fruit Bowl
This fruity delicious dish is made with pineapple, honeydew melon, cantalope and nectarines.
Chunky Tomato Fruit Gazpacho
Chilled fruit gazpacho with tomatoes, honeydew, cantaloupe, mango, nectarines, and cucumber in fresh orange juice with basil, mint, and a jalapeño kick. A stunning summer starter.
Jerk Chicken & Nectarine Salad
Jerk chicken & nectarine salad with honey-lime dressing ready in 30 minutes. Spicy grilled chicken thighs over crisp romaine with sweet, juicy nectarines and scallions.
Nectarines in Cointreau Raspberry
Poached nectarines in raspberry Cointreau syrup with a caramelized sugar base. An elegant preserved fruit dessert served with mascarpone that keeps refrigerated for 2 weeks.
Crunch Crust Nectarine Pie
No-bake nectarine pie with a caramelized granola crunch crust and vanilla cream cheese filling. Light, fresh, and summer-ready with just five ingredients.
Nut & Caramel Dessert Kabobs
Grilled dessert kabobs with pound cake cubes coated in peanut butter and chopped peanuts, skewered with banana and nectarine, and basted with warm caramel sauce. A fun cookout finish.
Ham Steaks with Fresh Nectarine Chutney
To bring out the natural sweetness of ham and to keep it juicy during grilling, we glazed ham steaks with orange juice and tequila.
Quick Fruit & Ricotta Pizza
Add a new look to pizza with this scrumptious and easy to follow recipe your kids will love!
Grilled Angel Food Cake with Nectarines & Blueberries
Grilled angel food cake with skewered nectarines basted in a lemon-sugar glaze, served alongside fresh blueberries for a light summer dessert straight off the grill.
Fruited Rice Pudding
Fruited rice pudding made with skim milk and brown sugar, topped with fresh nectarines and plums. A creamy, low-fat stovetop dessert you can serve warm or chilled.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin & Apricot Salad
Grilled pork tenderloin glazed with apricot preserves, served over peppery arugula with fire-kissed stone fruit and a shallot vinaigrette. A bright summer main that balances smoky, sweet, and sharp in every forkful.
Nectarines & Raspberries with Biscotti Crumbs
Nectarines and raspberries tossed with sugar and crumbled almond biscotti for a no-cook summer fruit dessert. Simple, elegant, and ready in minutes.
Nectarine Salad Bowl
Summer fruit salad bowl of nectarines, raspberries, and grapes over crisp iceberg, dressed with a cream cheese sauce thickened with macerated ginger-nectarine juices.
Wine Fruit Cup
Wine fruit cup with sliced plums, nectarines, and golden raisins soaked in a spiced white wine syrup infused with anise, cinnamon, and lemon. A chilled starter that doubles as a light summer dessert.
Sorbet & Berry Salad
Nectarine sorbet with fresh blueberries and strawberries, made without an ice cream maker. Blended smooth and frozen for a light, fruity no-churn dessert.
Summer Pandowdy
Summer pandowdy layers juicy nectarines and blueberries under a cream biscuit crust, then dowdies the top by pressing it into the bubbling fruit. Old-fashioned New England dessert.
Nectarine Creme Fraiche
Chilled nectarine yogurt dessert blended with honey, almond extract, and gelatin. Light summer dessert that sets in stemmed glasses for an elegant finish.
Grilled Angel Food Cake
Grilled angel food cake with skewered nectarines basted in lemon-sugar glaze and topped with fresh blueberries. A light, summery grilled dessert.
Frozen Amaretto Zabagloine **
Frozen amaretto zabaglione with nectarine puree, egg yolk custard, and half-and-half churned into a silky Italian frozen dessert. Served over fresh nectarine slices with chopped almonds.
Frozen Amaretto Zabagloine **
Frozen amaretto zabaglione with nectarine puree, egg yolk custard, and half-and-half churned into a silky Italian frozen dessert. Served over fresh nectarine slices with chopped almonds.
Blueberry Peach Fruit Salad with Thyme
This simple fruit salad works at the start of the meal or as a dessert. The fruit is lightly glazed with either a simple syrup or agave syrup. Ginger, a bit of lemon, and some savory thyme which pairs amazingly with summer fruits accents the tartness of the berries and the sweetness of the stone fruit.
Grilled Angel Food Cake with Nectarines & Blueberries
Grilled angel food cake with skewered nectarines basted in lemon-sugar glaze and fresh blueberries. A light summer grilled dessert with caramelized fruit and toasted cake.
Puff Pancake
Puff pancake (Dutch baby) bakes a simple flour, milk, and egg batter into a dramatic golden puff. Topped with warm blueberry pie filling and fresh nectarine slices.
