Flat peaches are medium-sized fruits, measuring 7 to 9 cm in diameter, and have a round, flat shape with a dimpled centre at each end.
Their thin skins are yellow or orange and flushed with hues of ivory, rose, and rouge covered with a velvety finish.
They have white flesh that is soft and juicy, surrounding a non-clinging, easy to remove, pit.
Peaches are low in acid with a candy-like sweetness and notes of almond.
Flat peaches are best suited for fresh eating as their tender flesh and juicy nature are showcased when eaten raw.
They can be sliced and tossed into green or fruit salads, chopped into salsas, served over cooked meats, or blended into smoothies.
Donut peaches can be poached, grilled, made into compotes, syrups, and jellies, infused into drinks or added to dessert recipes such as cakes, pies, and ice cream.
They pair well with other stone fruit such as apricots, cherries, and almonds, citrus, berries, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, herbs such as basil, cilantro, and arugula, hazelnuts, pistachios, aged cheeses such as parmesan, and mild cheeses such as ricotta and burrata.
They will keep for up to 4 days at room temperature.
Once ripe, they can be stored in the refrigerator for an additional 1 to 2 days.
