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Peaches From Dan Souza, Editor in Chief, Cook’s Illustrated Should you use needle-nose pliers to pit peaches? What’s the real difference between a peach and a nectarine? Are white peaches sweeter than yellow peaches? In my latest episode of [“What’s Eating Dan?”]( I go searching for answers about my absolute favorite fruit: the glorious peach. This time of year, when fresh peaches are at their peak, I buy and eat as many as I can. It’s hard to beat a juicy peach eaten out of hand while standing over the sink, but there’s no reason to stop there. As I demonstrate in the video, a little peach science allows us to use them in countless dishes, both savory and sweet. I love them grilled, tossed with garden fresh tomatoes, and [topped with gooey burrata in this salad](. And while I adore the classic version with apple, this [Peach Tarte Tatin recipe]( might just be summer’s perfect dessert. Peach season is fleeting, so stock up, grab those pliers, and let’s get cooking. 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