The donut peach is a descendant of the flat peaches of China. First grown in America in the 1800’s. The name was derived from the appearance, which looks like a cake donut. The skin is pale yellow with a red blush. The pit (free-stone variety) is about the size of a pistachio nut. Ripe donut peaches are notably flavorful, juicy, and sweet, with a hint of almond. Their tender skins have little to no fuzz, so there's no need to peel them unless you want to.

The white flesh is tender, juicy, and sweet tasting, similar to a nectarine. The donut peach has a low acid to sugar ratio, so it is sweeter than the orange flesh variety. It is an excellent addition to salads, desserts, crepes, and other dishes requiring fruit.