Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 5-7 days
Counter then Fridge
- Do not wash until ready to eat
- Leave at room temperature until ripe
- Move to fridge once ripe
- Place in perforated bag or single layer to avoid bruising
Speed Ripen special method to accelerate ripening of unripe produce 1-3 days
Paper Bag (Speed Ripening)
- Place unripe apricots in paper bag with apple or banana if desired
- Fold bag closed, leave at room temp
- Check daily for softness and fragrance
- Move to fridge once ripe
Protect your produce
This item both produces and is sensitive to ethylene gas, which can affect other nearby produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Revival Tips
Overripe apricots are ideal for jam, compote, or baking.
Fun Facts
- Apricots are stone fruits related to peaches; they're highly perishable when ripe and best used or preserved quickly.