How we’re enjoying stone fruit this summer

By TASTE, 19 December 2004

From salads and pastries to desserts and cocktails, stone fruit is the undisputed GOAT of summer fruit. We’re taking full advantage of our juicy peaches, apricots, plums, and nectarines to whip up a refreshing peach and burrata salad and 3 genius ways to enjoy roasted stone fruit—perfect for elevating all your summer entertaining moments.

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The first bite of the season’s stone fruit always signals the arrival of summer. Bursting with juicy sweetness, the harvest of plump peaches, nectarines, apricots and ruby-red plums is nothing short of magical. If there’s a way to incorporate stone fruit into summer dishes, you can bet that we’ll find it. Try a vibrant peach and burrata salad for the perfect balance of creamy and tangy, or roast the fruit for three genius recipes, from simple overnight oats to a cooling no-churn sorbet. And whether you’re grilling peaches to pair with ice cream, or serving plums with a drizzle of balsamic, stone fruit is made for summer entertaining. Now's the perfect time to celebrate the season with juicy, sun-ripened fruit in these easy and delicious recipes.

3 ways with roast stone fruit

Roast a medley of peaches, plums, nectarines and apricots, then enjoy them in a variety of ways throughout the week. Top creamy overnight oats with the caramelised fruit, layer it onto golden French toast, or freeze and blitz it into a refreshing no-churn ice cream.

Stone fruit and burrata salad

Celebrate the vibrant flavours of the season with juicy peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots in a salad that's perfect for any summer gathering. Creamy burrata adds richness, balancing the natural sweetness of the stone fruit, while a light drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of fresh herbs ties it all together. Refreshing, easy to prepare, and bursting with flavour, it's ideal for light lunches, picnics, or as a simple but stunning side to any summer meal.

PhotographyJan Ras
Videography: Kaylene Sauls
Recipes: Abigail Donnelly
Food assistants: Bianca Jones, Khanya Mzongwana

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Ripe, firm, sweet and slightly tart, Woolworths' range of peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots defines summer. Woolworths' fruit stays fresher for longer as a result of its unbroken cold chain, even after you take it home. Expect only the best varieties grown in superb locations to deliver the best quality and flavour. Woolworths is obsessed with quality and promotes sustainable farming practices that are better for you and the planet.

 

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