What are cling peaches?

Cling peaches are a variety of peach that has a firm flesh that clings to the pit when ripe. This is in contrast to freestone peaches, which have a flesh that separates easily from the pit.

Cling peaches are typically used for canning and preserving, as the firm flesh holds its shape well and does not become mushy. They are also often used in baking, as the clingy flesh can help to hold the fruit in place.

Some popular varieties of cling peaches include:

* Elberta peaches are a large, yellow peach with a sweet and juicy flavor.

* Redhaven peaches are a medium-sized, red peach with a firm flesh and a slightly tart flavor.

* Halehaven peaches are a large, yellow peach with a sweet and juicy flavor.

Cling peaches are available fresh in the summer months, and they can also be found canned or frozen year-round.