Fruit Group

Stone Fruits

About This Group

Stone fruits are drupes with a soft, fleshy exterior around a hard pit, including peach, plum, cherry, and apricot.

Drupes with fleshy flesh surrounding a hard pit, including peach, plum, cherry, and apricot.

At a Glance

Parent category

Fruits

Fruit count

17

Scientific Classification

Display name
Stone Fruits
Category
Fruits
Fruit count
17

Taxonomy

Usage intensities represented
accent, primary

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.