Helpful tips for choosing peaches, plus simple storage solutions that will keep your produce fresh for as long as possible.
One of my favorite summer fruits has to be peaches. Especially when purchased from one of our local farmer’s markets. Peach season is something I look forward to all year long!
Whether you use peaches for cobblers and crisps or other baked goods, or preserve them in jams and jellies, it’s important to know what to look for when choosing peaches, and also know the best way to store them.
What should I look for when choosing peaches?
Color: Peaches should have vibrant colors and tones. If a leaf was shielding part of the peach, that area might be lighter in color, and that’s okay.
Just beware of green tones–they’re a sign that the peach was picked too early. A fragrant peach is also a good sign!
Squeeze: Gently press or squeeze the area around the stem. If it gives a little, it’s ripe and ready to eat. If the peach is still firm, you may want to wait a day or two to eat it.
How should I store peaches?
Peaches are best stored at room temperature, side down, in a single layer to avoid bruising.
If your peaches ripen before you are ready to use them, put them in the refrigerator for a few days, but eat them before they start to get wrinkly–that means they’re starting to dry out.
Be sure to try these delicious recipes featuring peaches.
More Delicious Peach Recipes
Slow Cooker Peach Crisp
This simple slow cooker dessert, with a crispy pecan and oat topping, is the perfect way to use those fresh summer peaches!
Peach Basil Salsa
Fresh peaches combine with bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, basil and mint in this refreshing summer salsa.
Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches
Fresh peaches are halved, sprinkled in brown sugar and spices, then baked until tender in this easy, delicious dessert. Don't forget the vanilla ice cream!
Blackberry Peach Buttermilk Pie
Fresh blackberries and peaches add a fruity twist to this classic buttermilk pie.
Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream and Salted Caramel Sauce
Fresh peaches are halved then grilled to perfection, then finished off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, salted caramel sauce and a sprinkling of chopped nuts. The perfect summer dessert!
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