Here's The Best Way To Store Peaches
NEWS
By SARAH NOWICKI NICHOLSON
It's important to store peaches properly to keep them tasting fresh. In the case of ripe peaches, they do well on a kitchen counter if they're going to be eaten within 24 hours.
Leave them out of direct sunlight, stem-side down to avoid bruising, on a non-porous surface such as glass, stainless steel, or porcelain to keep them fresh for a day or two.
Store unripe peaches in a paper bag on the counter, which speeds up the process. If they're a little too ripe, keep them in the refrigerator, stem-side down, for two or three days.
Keep them unwashed, whole, and outside of a container or bag. The cool environment will prolong the peaches' lifespan, whereas overripe ones on the counter may last half a day.
If you've picked more peaches than you could possibly eat in a day or two and need to store them longer, your refrigerator or freezer is your best bet.
For freezer storage, peel your peaches, then slice them into wedges. Freeze in a single layer on a plate or baking sheet first, then transfer into a large resealable freezer bag.
