Best Stone Fruit Types in the World
These tasty peaches of the May Crest, Spring Crest, June Gold, Dixired, Red Haven, Maria Bianca, Sun Cloud, Flavor Crest, Sun Crest, J. H. Hale, Honey Dew Hale, Naoussa Late, and Loring varieties grow in the Greek region of Central Macedonia. Even though these peach varieties originated in China, the excellent weather and soil conditions combined with systematic cultivation made them adapt quickly to the Mediterranean, and they quickly became one of the most popular fruits in Greece.
They are harvested when ripe and immediately inspected and packed to retain their freshness. Due to their rich aroma and sweet taste, they are highly sought after by consumers both in Greece and beyond, especially in the markets of Europe and the Arabian Peninsula, where they are sold from the end of May to the end of October.
Amarena is a unique type of cherry originating from Bologna in Italy. It was developed by Gennaro Fabbri. The cherries have a dark, almost black color, while the texture of the flesh is tender and firm. The flavor is best described as sour, acidic, and sweet.
These cherries are used in many ways – as a topping for gelato, in fruit salads, cocktails, cakes, tarts, pies, pastries, and chilled drinks. Amarena is also often transformed into a sweet and sour cherry syrup.
A specialty of the Lorraine region in France since the 16th century, these plums are small with a striking yellow to golden color. Their flesh has a smooth, fine texture and on the outside, the skin has numerous tiny spots. Usually eaten fresh or cooked in jams and pies, Mirabelle plums have a sweet, delicate taste and are harvested in September.
A great thing about them is that they don't have a pit on the inside, so there is no need to manually remove it before cooking. The plums can also be used in tarts, souffles and sauces, and chefs are still inventing new recipes based on these unique plums.
Wiśnia nadwiślanka is a cherry fruit grown for both direct consumption and processing purposes in Mazowieckie, Świętokrzyskie and Lubelskie Voivodships in Poland since the 20th century. The cherries are of the suckering sokówka cherry trees, the word refers to the Polish word for juice, sok, and the cherries are mainly used for making fruit juices.
The cherries are small, round and very aromatic. Their flesh is an intense red color, while the stone is dark and the skin is an intense dark red to burgundy color. Their color is the result of a high anthocyanin content, and those substances are known to be anticarcinogenic, making the cherries an extremely health-beneficial product.
These cherries are the fruit of the Morangão and De Saco varietals. They are native to the Castelo Blanco region, where they have been cultivated since the nineteenth century. Today, bouquets of Cova de Beira cherry blossoms are a common gift for wedding couples who marry when the cherry trees are in bloom.
The cherries are bright to dark red in color, with long, thick, light green stalks. Their texture is firm and dense, and their flavor is uniquely sweet. These cherries can be eaten fresh or used in the production of sweets, fruit desserts, cakes, and liqueurs.
Gonci kajszibarack is a variety of apricots, unique for their traditional cultivation, harvesting, storing and transportation methods. The apricots grow in a very favorable, sunny climate, and only the following varieties are under protected status: Gonci magyar kajszi, Magyar Kajszi C 235, Mandulakajszi, Bergeron, Cegledi Piroska, Cegledi biborkajszi, Cegledi arany, Cegledi orias and Pannonia.
The varieties differ in shape, size, color of skin and flesh, and flavor. Once they are hand picked, cooled and packed, they are ready to be eaten alone, or used in sweet dishes and fruit salads.
Nestled along the banks of the Danube River, the Wachau Valley is home to some of Austria's oldest wineries and distilleries, one of the most prominent tourist destinations, and the country's largest fruit cultivation area, whose stunning landscapes are dominated by apricot orchards, particularly during blossom in spring and harvest in summer.
The exceptional flavor of Wachau apricots is directly influenced by the region's microclimate, especially the differences in temperature between day and night during the ripening phase. Twenty different Wachauer Marille cultivars are easily distinguished from other apricots by a special seal of quality that guarantees the origin, unique aroma, and rich flavor of these plump fruits.
Bayramiç beyazı is the fruit of a local nectarine variety that's grown in the Turkish province of Çanakkale and the district of Bayramiç. Just slightly bigger than a cherry, this crunchy fruit has smooth skin with color ranging from light green to pink.
The aromas are fresh and sweet, reminiscent of peaches, plums, and apricots. Juicy, refreshing, and aromatic, Bayramiç beyazı are best enjoyed fresh, but they are also perfect for jams or cakes.
These cherries have a unique, dark black color and an unmistakable flavor characterized by a delicate sweetness. The São Julião cherry is the fruit of the Bravo cherry varietal, and it is native to the Portalegre district of Portugal.
The trees bear fruit in the months of November, February, April, and July. The cherries are harvested directly from the tree and placed in wooden baskets specially designed not to damage the soft berries. This delicately sweet fruit is round in shape with an elongated stalk. São Julião cherries are usually eaten fresh, either after meals as a dessert or as a snack throughout the day, but they can also be used to make various desserts and fruit jams.
This cherry is produced through cross-pollination between Tragana ofi Edhessa and Napoleon trees. These trees have been traditionally cultivated in the village of Rodochori in Kozani prefecture since the 1950s. These cherries would not be as tasty as they are if not for the great weather, soil conditions, and local know-how. Kerassia Tragana Rodochorio cherries are harvested by hand in early summer.
The best ones are selected, packaged, and quickly preserved in refrigerating plants. They are well-known for their high quality and intense red color. The fantastic taste of their juicy, firm pulp is famous even outside of Greece. They can be enjoyed straight from the tree or sliced in fresh salads during hot summer days.
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