There’s something undeniably seductive about biting into a ripe nectarine. The skin is smooth, the flesh perfectly blushing, and the juice — if it’s a good one — runs shamelessly down your chin. As summer hits its stride, this golden-skinned stone fruit quietly takes centre stage, often overshadowed by its fuzzier cousin, the peach, but offering a flavour profile and texture that deserves the limelight in its own right. What Exactly Is a Nectarine? While many assume nectarine