Chile, USA, Australia, South Africa

Plums have a thin, smooth skin and super juicy flesh, so a napkin is always a good idea if you’re eating them raw. Toss plums in salads, or bake with them to really bring out their flavor. Red, black, or yellow-plums come in a variety of colors. They have a long growing season (spring through early fall), giving you all the more time to cook with them.

Chile, USA, Australia, South Africa

Peaches have furry skin and a large pit. Like some other stone fruits, they can come in either clingstone or freestone and white or yellow varieties. They can even come in flat, round varieties that resemble donuts. No matter what kind of peach you go with, they’re great for grilling or adding to cobblers and pies.

Chile, USA, Australia, South Africa

Apricots resemble peaches and nectarines but tend to be smaller in size. Their flavor is tart, but their texture is rich and creamy. Apricots tend to be popular for making jam or drying, as their skin is rich in pectin (which gives jams and jellies their thick consistency).

Chile, USA, Australia, South Africa

Nectarines are very similar to peaches, just without fuzzy skin. They’re also firmer, resembling the texture of an apple. Like peaches, nectarines can be freestone, clingstone, or semi-freestone.