How to Use stone fruit in a Sentence

stone fruit

noun
  • On the nose, there are notes of red berries, nuts and stone fruit.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2021
  • Brown rot of stone fruits causes whole fruit to turn brown and soft.
    — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2015
  • Peach and stone fruit come out really a lot.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
  • The palate comes alive with a juicy compote of honeyed stone fruit.
    — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2021
  • Follow the same process as for apple, stone fruit and pear trees.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2023
  • Cherries are a beloved stone fruit of many plants in the Prunus genus.
    — Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Many classic peach cobblers and peach pies call for stone fruit slices.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
  • Other than that, eggs and bacon, and lots of stone fruit berries.
    — Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Fred’s bourbon adds rich vanilla, caramel, and dark stone fruit.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Pick your favorite stone fruits of the season for this tasty mixed stone fruit pie.
    — Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • All stone fruits grow best in full sun with well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
  • The flesh will be soft with a slight give, like many stone fruits or tropical fruits.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Prune peach, plum and other stone fruit trees now to keep them short for easy access.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2020
  • Wide strips of crust form a pleasing design that shows off the stone fruit in this slab pie.
    — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 29 July 2023
  • Plums are a type of stone fruit with a delicious sweet flavor.
    — Good Housekeeping, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Adding some ripe stone fruit to the mix is a little more exciting.
    — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2019
  • In fact, any stone fruit would work well here, such as diced peaches, nectarines or plums.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 14 July 2022
  • The finish is long and sweet, with lingering stone fruit notes.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • When ripe, some stone fruit is candy-sweet and soft, while others can be lemon-tart and crisp.
    — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2021
  • Whether sweet or sour, fresh or frozen, these cherry desserts put the crimson stone fruit to great use.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 May 2022
  • There is a burst of dark berries and stone fruit, along with dark and milk chocolate and espresso beans.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
  • But even the most mundane stone fruit manages to thrill when wrapped in flaky pastry.
    — Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Bright lemon pairs with ripe banana and subtle stone fruit, making this a juicy treat.
    — Lee Svitak Dean, Star Tribune, 19 Aug. 2020
  • Think crystalline stone fruit, citrus and wood with the brightest hint of crushed mint.
    — Lela London, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Fresh citrus, peach, stone fruit all emerge, and the hops are delayed to the finish.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2020
  • The finish is long, sweet, and smoky, with lingering stone fruit notes and peat smoke.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Compared to other stone fruit, apricots tend to be firmer when ripe and won’t get as juicy.
    — Washington Post, 9 July 2021
  • There's no better way to put crates of peaches, plums, and other stone fruit to good use.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • The adult clearwing moths emerge in summer and lay hundreds of eggs near the base of stone fruit trees.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
  • The rye whisky is smooth and spicy, with caramel, vanilla, and pepper flavors and hints of stone fruit.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

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