Yes, you can eat the nectarine along with its skin. You can also peel it if you want, other people don't like the texture and taste of the skin. It's all up to your preference. Just make sure to wash your nectarine thoroughly, or any fruit for that matter, prior to eating.
Do nectarines need to be peeled before cooking?
When preparing nectarines for cooking, the trick is to remove the skin while keeping as much flesh as you can. The best way to do this is to quickly blanch the nectarines before peeling.
How do you get the skin off a nectarine?
TO PEEL
- Use a paring knife to cut a small cross at the base of the fruit.
- Place in boiling water for 30 seconds, then use a slotted spoon to transfer to a bowl of iced water.
- Remove the fruit from the water and use the knife to gently pull the skin away from the fruit.
