Peaches

Bowen

O'Henry

Mountain Rose

Rio Oso Gem

Indian Blood

BOWEN PEACH

BOWEN is a cling, also called clingstone peach. These are peaches whoe pit sticks to the flesh, as opposed to freestones, whose pits release easily.

These peaches are often used for canning, because the slightly lower moisture content in cling peaches helps them keep their shape, with juicier peaches tending to melt as they are processed.

Because Cling peaches tend to be less juicy than their freestone relatives, they are a great choice for peach pies. The result will be a less runny pie, which can be a pleasant benefit for cooks who struggle with watery peach pies.

Clingstone peaches are excellent for jams, chutneys, and preserves, and can also be used just like freestone peaches in fruit salad, tarts, and other dishes.

When working with cling peaches, you may develop a few tricks for getting the pit out with a minimum of fuss. A wide diameter corer is probably the best tool.

Season: Early August

Size: 24 to 32 per metric layer

Suggested uses: baking, sorbets, canning, preserves, chutneys, sauces.

Shelf life: Store at 50 degrees for best flavor, 32 degrees for maximum shelf life. Good keeper for a peach.

Penryn Fruit List

Apples

Asian pears

Cherries

Citrus

European Pears

Feijoas

Figs

Grapes

Kiwifruit

Plums

Peaches

Persimmons

Pomegranates