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 stem-side down, single layer
- Move to fridge once ripe extended time can dehydrate; use within a few days for best texture
- Place in perforated bag or single layer to avoid bruising
- Keep away from ethylene-sensitive produce
Speed Ripen special method to accelerate ripening of unripe produce 1-3 days
Paper Bag (Speed Ripening)
- Place unripe peaches in paper bag with apple or banana
- Fold bag closed, leave at room temp
- Check daily for softness and fragrance
- Move to fridge once ripe
Freezing freezing method 6-12 months
Frozen (Sliced)
- Peel and slice
- Optional: toss with lemon juice to reduce browning
- Freeze in single layer on baking sheet
- Transfer to freezer bags
- Best for smoothies, baking, jam
Long-term preservation
- Freeze drying Pretreat with lemon juice or ascorbic acid to prevent browning. Learn about freeze drying
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 peaches are ideal for jam, compote, or baking.
Fun Facts
- Peaches are stone fruits that ripen off the tree; refrigerate when ripe to slow softening, or freeze for smoothies and baking.