How to Use nectarine in a Sentence
nectarine
noun-
And the peach tree’s cozying up to the nectarine tree and makin’ peacharines.
— Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2019 -
At the Windy Acres Farm tent, customers cleared out the nectarines.
— Alicia Fabbre, Naperville Sun, 9 June 2018 -
Toss the nectarines in a small bowl with the cornstarch, sugar and lemon juice.
— Ellise Pierce, star-telegram.com, 4 July 2017 -
Dessert will consist of a nectarine tart and ice cream.
— CBS News, 24 Apr. 2018 -
Toss nectarines, peaches, lemon zest, and ¼ cup syrup in a large bowl to coat.
— Bon Appetit, 19 June 2017 -
Find a nail clipping in your soup, the restaurant gives you a nectarine.
— Sanibel Chai, ELLE, 25 May 2023 -
The nectarine coloring of the frame provides a fun splash of color for the warmer months ahead.
— Samantha Costantino, Forbes, 1 June 2021 -
Good structure, some nectarine and cumin on the finish.
— Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 -
Choose firm ripe peaches and nectarines for the filling.
— Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 29 July 2023 -
But why didn’t strawberries and nectarines make the cut?!
— Ella Nilsen, Vox, 25 May 2018 -
Is that a hint of toast hiding under the aromas of sparkling nectarine?
— Aj Willingham, Cnn design: Megan Pendergrass, CNN, 2 May 2018 -
Working over a bowl, use a sharp knife to slice 1 nectarine or peach very thinly.
— Tribune News Service, cleveland, 10 Aug. 2021 -
Our four-year-old nectarine tree flowered for the last three years but has not produced fruits.
— Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 3 Oct. 2020 -
Stone fruits are those with a pit — think plums, nectarines, peaches and even cherries.
— Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 July 2017 -
Peach leaf curl is on nearly every peach and nectarine tree, thanks to the long, wet winter and spring.
— Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2023 -
In the mouth—a splash of nectarine, bitter cherries, slight menthol.
— Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021 -
Repeat the layer one more time and finish with a nectarine.
— Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 20 Sep. 2019 -
On the palate, salty-savory notes present at the forefront, giving way to nectarine, citrus pith, and white petals.
— Ellen Bhang, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2018 -
The balance of sugar and acidity in the jam matched that of the perfect late-summer peaches and nectarines in the mix.
— Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2023 -
Local fruits like apple, pear, and nectarine soak up that booze.
— Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2020 -
Rounding out the top five were three common fruits: nectarines, apples and grapes.
— Sean Rossman, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2018 -
Finely cut the fresh mint leaves into julienne strips and sprinkle them on the nectarine slices.
— SFChronicle.com, 18 Sep. 2020 -
Cut the peach or nectarine and the plum in half, and discard the pits, then cut each half vertically into 2 round slices.
— Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 18 Dec. 2017 -
Look for flavors of lemon and lime, with hints of nectarine and an appealing herbal finish.
— Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2021 -
Or go the savory-sweet chutney route with, say, nectarines or plumcots.
— Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2019 -
Melania Trump chose a gold-and-cream theme for the dinner settings; the menu included goat cheese, lamb and nectarine tarts.
— Roxanne Roberts, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2022 -
Also, stay alert for pest problems, which are all too common with peach, nectarine and plum trees.
— Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 21 Nov. 2020 -
In the summertime, pair vegetables with berries or a stone fruit like peach or nectarine.
— Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 May 2024 -
Its long-lasting scent is so on point for summer—think green apple, pineapple, pear, and nectarine.
— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2024 -
The nectarine salad with goat cheese, arugula and pumpkin seeds was superbly fresh and dressed with a lemon, honey and thyme vinaigrette.
— Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024
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