Peaches are delicious fruits that are relished in their original form as well as used in drinks
, milkshakes and even ice creams. The fruit is available only from July to August but if you want to relish the fruit in the other months as well then you need to store the fruit properly. In the first place, you should select only the best of peaches. You can go for peaches that feel firm and free from any type of blemishes.
Look for peaches that have a tinge of red on the orange skin. The cleft on the fruit should be well crafted. Avoid buying peaches that have a tinge of green as they will take a long time to ripen. Though peaches will continue to ripen even after picking from the tree, the natural sugar manufacturing process will stop. Peaches that have not ripened fully can be placed in a paper bag (punched with holes) and stored in a cool and dark place at room temperature. If you want to speed up the ripening process then you can put an apple or banana in the paper bag.
Since the fruit is highly perishable you should buy quantity that you are going to eat in the next 2 days. The fruit should be washed only before eating it. The peaches should have space between each other to promote air circulation. Peaches can be stored well at room temperature for 3 to 4 days. Peaches can be placed in the refrigerator to extend their shelf life. Peaches should be placed in a plastic bag before keeping them in the refrigerator. Keep the peaches at room temperature for 30 minutes before eating them. This way, you will be able to enjoy the full flavor of the peaches.
The seed stone should be removed as it imparts a bitter flavor. Peaches can also be stored for long term by freezing them in a pack coated with sugar. If you feel that the peaches are overripe then you should cut the fruit and add acidic juice to it. In case you want to slow down the darkening process then you can freeze it in a tightly sealed container or a Ziploc bag after removing the air. Canned peaches can be stored in a cool and dry place for up to a year.