A super sweet white nectarine that you just have to try. A family favorite that we pick up in boxes from Costco each year in the late spring or early summer.
What is a Honey Pearl Nectarine? This is a white flesh nectarine that is amazingly sweet with great flavor. They ripen in June and you can find them in boxes at Costco stores. They are clingstone, so the pit does stick to the flesh.
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📅 Best Time for White Nectarines
Patience may be required. The first couple varieties to hit the market in May are lacking the sweetness that white nectarines are known for. It really doesn't develop until we get into the June ripening varieties. The best of the bunch seem to be the ones with the name "Pearl" in them.
I recently received some Honey Pearl White Nectarines from Kingsburg Orchards. A beautiful red skinned nectarine.
⭐ Review
Here are our ratings on this particular nectarine.
Acidity | 3 |
Flavor | 8 |
Sweetness | 9 |
Juiciness | 8 |
Type | Clingstone |
Super sweet and juicy. Very low acid level. Good for those that don't like or can't deal with the more acidic peaches or nectarines. These are like eating candy. Satisfies the sweet tooth. They are a clingstone that are firm, even at peak ripeness.
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🛒 Where to Buy
First take a moment to check out my tips on finding great peaches (same rules apply to nectarines).
Both Costco and Trader Joe's sell nectarines in boxes that will often list the variety name on the side. If it's a white nectarine and we are in June there is a chance you can find the super sweet Honey Pearl. They won't last long. Each variety is only available normally for a couple weeks at most. It's a stock up situation for sure.
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