Stone Fruit
Summer’s sweetest stone fruits are ripe for the pickin’ at your neighborhood Sprouts! What makes a stone fruit unique? It has a single large seed or pit, typically found at the heart and center of the fruit. This season, you’ll find a unique variety of stone fruits in-store, like tree-ripened, juicy peaches and nectarines and plump cherries. What makes us different is that we have specialty varieties like plumcots, apriums, verry cherry plums and more.
Here are some of the unique varieties to keep an eye out for:
Pick a perfect fruit
Tip 1: Not quite ripe yet?
Place your stone fruit in a paper bag, out of direct sunlight at room temperature. Check daily for perfect ripeness.Tip 2: Extend Freshness
When your stone fruit is ripe, store in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. This will preserve freshness for an extra three to five days.Tip 3: Whoops, too ripe …
Don’t toss your stone fruit yet! Roughly chop up the fruit, toss in a saucepan with a little water, a touch of sugar and dash of cinnamon. Cook down until fruit is soft and syrupy for a delicious fruit compote to top ice cream, waffles, pancakes, yogurt and more.Meet the Growers!
We work directly with growers to bring you the best summer flavors, from farm to table.
Kingsburg Orchards
As one of the largest family-owned growers, packers and shippers of fresh fruit in the San Joaquin Valley, Kingsburg Orchards is proud to bring you and your family delectable stone fruit like donut peaches, plums, peach-a-rines and so much more! The Jackson family’s farming roots date all the way back to 1813 in England, where their passion for farm-fresh produce began. Today, Kingsburg Orchards grows more than 200 varieties of delicious fruit on over 8,000 acres of beautiful California land.
HMC Farms
HMC Farms has proudly grown sustainable, high-quality fruit in Southern California since 1887! This family-owned farm is located just outside of the San Joaquin Valley where they grow fresh peaches, grapes, nectarines, plumcots and Plumsicles! By implementing sustainable farming practices like utilizing solar energy, efficient drip irrigation systems as well as fortifying the soil with essential minerals like magnesium and zinc, HMC Farms is keeping their land and the Earth’s future in mind.
Family Tree Farms
Dig into the freshest summer stone fruit from Family Tree Farms! Locally grown in Southern California, Family Tree Farms is proud to bring you and your family delectably juicy fruit like apricots, peaches, nectarines and cherries from their family-owned farm. Their dedication to growing the best tasting fruit goes beyond the farm and each variety is carefully selected to bring a truly memorable eating experience. From the seeds that are sourced and planted, to cooling and packing, Family Tree Farms does it all to ensure only the best arrives at your table.
Prima® Wawona
Prima Wawona grows hand-picked, hand-packed stone fruit locally in San Joaquin Valley, California! During peak harvest season, you can dig into organic nectarines and yellow and white peaches from this family-owned farm. Prima Wawona has served up farm-fresh stone fruit to the California community since 1938 and has become one of the largest stone fruit producers in North America today. They’re proud to deliver high-quality, exceptionally fresh fruit every season for you to enjoy!
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Refreshing coolers full of herbal goodness? Yes, please!
Sip on a refreshing beverage packed with powerful herbs to support your best summer self. Herb Pharm’s line of high-quality, potent herbal extracts are easily added to a variety of beverages, so you get all the benefits in each, delicious drink! From calming lavender to digestive support from turmeric, there’s something for everyone to try.Fresh tip:
Add a few slices of farm-fresh fruit to each beverage to enhance the flavor, color and nutrients!Turmeric Lemon Fizz
Turmeric is a plant originating from India with deep, dark orange roots. The roots hold its powerful properties like supporting liver and digestive function.* It has a warm, peppery flavor.Ingredients:
- Ice
- 1/2 cup Organic lemonade
- 1/2 cup Sprouts Sparkling Mineral Water
- 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm Turmeric liquid extract, about one full dropper
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the lemonade and mineral water, then add the Turmeric extract. Stir gently and serve immediately.
How to:
Ashwagandha Apricot Cooler
Ashwagandha is a powerful herb known for its natural relaxation properties. It’s slightly bitter in flavor, so pairing it with a sweet fruit like apricot provides balance.Ingredients:
- Ice
- 1/4 cup Organic apricot nectar
- 1/2 cup Sprouts Sparkling Mineral Water
- 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm Ashwagandha liquid extract, about one full dropper
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the apricot nectar and mineral water, then add the Ashwagandha extract. Stir gently and serve immediately.
How to:
Blueberry Ginger Lime Soda
Ginger has a unique, spicy flavor and known for easing digestive issues.* Ginger and lime is the ultimate flavor combination for summer!Ingredients:
- Ice
- 1/4 cup Organic blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 3/4 cup Sprouts Sparkling Mineral Water
- 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm ginger liquid extract, about one full dropper
- 1/2 Organic lime, juiced
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Organic sugar
- Prepare the blueberry simple syrup. Combine the blueberries, water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for five minutes. Strain and cool the syrup.
- Fill a glass with ice. Add 2 tablespoons of blueberry simple syrup, lime juice and Herb Pharm ginger liquid extract.
How to:
Cucumber Holy Basil Spritzer
You’ll feel cool as a cucumber with this delightful combination of Holy Basil and fresh cucumber. Holy Basil is known to support a calm, focused energy and improve concentration.*Ingredients:
- Ice
- 3 slices Organic cucumber
- 1/2 cup Sprouts Sparkling Mineral Water
- 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm Holy Basil liquid extract, about one full dropper
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the cucumber slices and mineral water, then add the Holy Basil extract. Stir gently and serve immediately.
How to:
Sparkling Lavender Lemonade
Lavender’s floral, aromatic flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet-tart flavor of lemonade to create this tasty drink. Lavender extract has a variety of uses like promoting a calm mood and easing motion sickness or nervousness.*Ingredients:
- Ice
- 1/2 cup Organic lemonade
- 1/2 cup Sprouts Sparkling Mineral Water
- 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm Lavender liquid extract, about one full dropper
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the organic lemonade and mineral water, then add the Lavender extract. Stir gently and serve immediately.
How to:
Specialty Summer Sips
Summer Sangria Mocktail
Kick back, relax and enjoy all the craveable flavors of summer in one tasty mocktail!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Strawberries, quartered
- 1 cup Cantaloupe, diced
- 1 Orange, sliced in rounds
- 750 ml. Sprouts Organic Blood Orange Italian Soda
- 1 (8 oz.) can Pineapple juice
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Optional: 1 bottle Dry white wine
How to:
- Combine all ingredients in a pitcher, reserving basil leaves for garnish. Stir to combine and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour to overnight.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more pineapple juice or Italian soda.
- Pour sangria into serving glasses, dividing fresh fruit evenly among each glass. Garnish with basil leaves and enjoy!
Strawberry, Blueberry & Citrus Spritzer
This vibrant spritzer is sure to be your new summer go-to with fresh strawberries, blueberries and Sprouts Organic Pomegranate Italian Soda.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Strawberries, quartered
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1/2 Lemon, sliced in rounds
- 1 Lime, sliced in rounds
- 750 ml. Sprouts Organic Pomegranate Italian Soda
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Optional: 16 oz. Prosecco
How to:
- Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Stir to combine and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour to overnight.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more or less Italian soda.
- Pour into serving glasses, dividing fresh fruit evenly among each glass. Garnish with additional lemon rounds and enjoy!
Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
Add a delightful twist to a summertime classic with a refreshing combination of strawberries, lemon and mint.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Strawberries, quartered
- 1/2 Lemon, juiced
- 5-7 Fresh mint leaves
- 24 oz. Sprouts Sparkling Lemonade
How to:
- Juice 1/2 a lemon into a bowl and add 5-7 mint leaves, to taste. Gently muddle together. Set aside.
- Add the Sprouts Sparkling Lemonade to a pitcher along with the strawberries, muddled mint and lemon.
- Serve over ice and enjoy!
Grilled Desserts for Summer
Dig into these decadent backyard desserts and transform your treats with a little help from your grill.
Campfire Cones
The classic:
Build a less messy, s’mores-inspired treat with Sprouts Coconut Cones as a base, filled with Annie’s Grahams, oat milk chocolate chips, vegan marshmallows, caramelized mixed nuts and other treats from our Bulk Department. Wrap in foil and grill until gooey!
Tasty trick: No heat? Spread sticky, salty-sweet peanut or almond butter from the Bulk Department inside the cone and fill with toppings of choice to hold them together.
Berry bliss:
Feeling fresh? Layer your cone with coconut whipped cream and seasonal berries or your favorite fruit for a simple treat.
Smoked Mixed Fruit Crisp
A creative twist on the traditional fruit crisp! Made into individual servings and cooked entirely in the smoker, these desserts are packed with fresh fruit and a crispy brown sugar oat topping.
Thanks to @kyndraskitchen for this recipe.
Grilled Vanilla Pound Cake
Homemade gluten-free pound cake is finished on the grill to create crisp, caramelized edges and topped with sweet grilled pineapple and a dollop of whipped cream.
Thanks to @brighteyedbaker for this recipe.
Grilled Bananas Foster
Skillet Brownie
Grilled bananas foster brownies are a perfectly indulgent summer treat. This dessert comes together on the grill (in a hot skillet) and is ideal for sharing with loved ones!
Thanks to @thepalatablelife for this recipe.
Grilled Watermelon Pizza
Grilled watermelon pizza is a sweet and refreshing way to enjoy this fresh, summertime favorite. Top with seasonal fruit, honey and yogurt for a healthy dessert made in only 15 minutes!
Thanks to @aimeebroussard for this recipe.
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Charcuterie Boards for Summer
Charcuterie Boards for Summer
Fresh, high-quality produce is always in season at Sprouts! Put together a delectable charcuterie board to enjoy all your summer favorites … and some unique items too! Throw on your fresh produce or try grillin’ ’em up to enhance their natural sugars and flavors. Plus, produce pairs well with a variety of things like savory dips, salty meats and cheeses, roasted nuts, crispy crackers and so much more!
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Grilled Fruit Board
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Sprouts French Bread
Slice into Fresh-baked Goodness!
When it comes to our French bread, we truly believe less is more! After all, it’s the simple things that taste best, and with clean, vegan-friendly ingredients, you can feel good about slicing into our French bread! We’re committed to high-quality, healthy ingredients to craft our French bread, which is always made without artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, nuts, dairy, and high-fructose corn syrup—it’s deliciously simple! Plus, our hearty French bread is made fresh every morning and again at 4pm, so get ’em while they’re hot!We’re proud to share that each batch of our French bread is made fresh, in-store by our artisan bakers. Baking a perfect loaf of French bread requires a proper proofing and scoring process to allow for even baking throughout, giving you that golden crust and soft, pillowy center you crave!
Sustainable Goodness
Knowing where your food comes from is just as important as what’s in it. Our partnership with Gonnella Baking Company allows us to bring you and your family the best French bread that’s made with the earth and our environment in mind. Gonnella is committed to sourcing high-quality flour from local midwest farms and uses only RSPO Certified palm oil. In addition to sourcing more sustainable ingredients, they use 100% recycled, eco-friendly boxes and materials whenever possible.French Bread Recipes You Gotta Try!
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Earth Month DIYs With Danny Seo
Pomegranate Habanero Hot Sauce
Create your own sweet and spicy hot sauce with vibrant pomegranates, goji berries and fiery habenero peppers to use as a marinade or atop your favorite dish for a little kick!
Ingredients
- 2 Red bell peppers
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 8 Habanero peppers
- 1/2 cup Pickle juice brine
- 1 Tbsp. Sea salt
- 2 cups Pomegranate juice
- 3 Tbsp. Goji berries
How to:
- Slice red peppers, discarding inner pith, seeds, and stem. Slice garlic.
- Wearing gloves, remove stem and seeds of habanero peppers and roughly slice.
- Add red pepper, garlic, and habanero slices to small pan along with pickle juice brine, 1 cup filtered water, and sea salt.
- Cover pan, bring mixture to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes on low heat. Remove lid and set aside to cool slightly.
- Add pomegranate juice to a separate pan and reduce on high for 5 minutes, or until mixture is reduced to half a cup in volume.
- Add pepper mixture, remaining liquid, reduced pomegranate juice and goji berries to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Keep refrigerated for a few months.
Cork Trivet
Save your wine corks to make this simple cork trivet. It’s a perfect earth-friendly use of your leftover corks and great for keeping hot pots from scorching and marking up your countertops
You’ll need:
- About 50 wine corks, all roughly the same size
- Large hose clamp, 10.5-inches in size
- Flat head screwdriver
How to:
- Arrange the wine corks inside the hose clamp until it’s full and snug.
- Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten the clamp around the center of the corks.It should feel snug and secure when finished.
About Danny Seo, Editor in Chief
Naturally, Danny Seo
Through his best-selling books, television programs, products, and syndicated column, environmental lifestyle expert Danny Seo shares the creative ideas that have made him America’s leading authority on modern, eco-friendly living. His magazine “Naturally, Danny Seo,” looks at living the healthy, natural and good-for-you life with a fresh, authoritative voice that covers everything from food, beauty, travel, home, and entertaining all through Danny’s unique point-of-view as America’s leading guru of green living. Naturally, Danny Seo is where style and sustainability meet.Six Stackable Pancake Recipes
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