Nectarine Substitutes

Out of nectarine? These are the swaps that actually work, with conversion ratios for any recipe size and notes on how each one changes the result.

Need to convert nectarine between cups, grams, or ounces first? Open the nectarine converter.

What to use instead of nectarine

  • Peach

    Produce swap

    1 nectarine = 1 peach (like-for-like by weight)

    Peach is the fuzzy-skinned twin of the nectarine with the same flavour and texture: a medium peach (150 g) sits close to a medium nectarine (142 g), so swap them one for one in cobblers, grills, salsas, and jam. Peach skin is soft and downy, so peel it where a smooth bite matters, such as ice cream or silky jam.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute for nectarine?
There are 1 workable substitutes for nectarine, depending on what you have on hand and which property of nectarine matters most for your recipe. The closest swap is usually 1 nectarine = 1 peach (like-for-like by weight). Each option below lists the conversion ratio for any recipe size, plus notes on how the swap changes the texture, flavour, rise, or browning.
Will substituting nectarine change how my recipe turns out?
Yes, every swap trades one property for another: fat content, moisture, acidity, or protein. The notes on each substitute describe what changes in texture, flavour, rise, or browning, so you can choose the swap that matters least for your recipe. Open the nectarine converter
How do I measure nectarine accurately?
Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping cups, especially when a substitute has a different density from what the recipe expects. The nectarine converter on this site converts between whole items, cups, US cups, grams, ounces, and pounds, so you can scale a recipe up or down without losing the ratio. Open the nectarine converter

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