Welcome to Tasty Tidbits, your go-to guide for making the most out of the fresh, local produce that you find at Alabama farmers markets! Brought to you by Live Well Alabama, each edition highlights a delicious fruit or vegetable, providing nutrition facts, simple storage and cooking tips, and new recipe ideas. Get ready to explore fresh flavors, boost your meals with nutritious ingredients, and enjoy the best of what Alabama’s farms have to offer.

Nutrition Nuggets

• Low in calories.
• Cholesterol free.
• Rich source of vitamin C, which the body uses to make connective tissue.

How to Store

• Store unripe peaches at room temperature.
• Store ripe peaches in the refrigerator and use within 5 days.
• Peaches may be stored in the freezer for 12 months.

How to Prepare

• Wash and dry.
• Cut in half and remove the pit.
• Slice into wedges or chunks.
• Dip slices in lemon juice after cutting to avoid them turning dark.
• Dip whole peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds. Transfer quickly to cold water. Easily remove peel with a knife.  

How to Enjoy

• Delicious when served fresh as a snack.
• Add to breakfast dishes such as hot or cold cereals, yogurt, smoothies, or cottage cheese. 
• Use in tasty appetizers, salsas, salads, baked items, or desserts.

Did You Know? Peaches are a part of the rose family. 

Recipes 

Peach Cooler

Ingredients

• 2 cups reduced-fat milk
• 1 cup fresh peaches, sliced or 1 cup peaches, canned in 100 percent juice and drained 
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 
• A dash of nutmeg (optional)

Directions

• Put all ingredients in a blender and blend well. 
• Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired, and serve.

Tomato Peach Salsa

Ingredients

• 2 cups tomatoes, chopped  
• 1 cup peaches, chopped 
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned (cut into long, thing strips)
• 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped 
• 2 tablespoons lime juice 
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional for spice)

Directions

• Combine tomatoes, onions, and peaches in a mixing bowl. 
• Toss with basil and lime juice and serve. Pairs well with a grilled chicken breast or salmon fillet. 

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