Storing peaches

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We are considering buying a fairly large box of fresh peaches. I want them to continue to have that fresh peach taste through the winter. Can we lay them out on newspaper or something and keep them in the basement? Will they spoil too quickly? A fresh peach pie for Thanksgiving and Christmas is a dream. If I make a pie, any kind, apple, blueberry, peach etc should I bake it fully before freezing it whole? Then defrost it and warm before eating. Or freeze uncooked, defrost, then bake? Cobblers? Thanks

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Best Answer

  1. In order to freeze the sliced peaches you will need to dunk them in a combination of ascorbic acid and citric acid. We use 2 quarts of water & 2 tsp of each acid. As we peel and slice the peaches we dump them into the acidulated water. Drain and freeze in gallon freezer bags. If you have a flat tray spread them in tray so they are more individually frozen than in a lump
  2. To store the peaches we find they keep , refrigerated about 3 weeks. You might try a product ( which I have no connection to) called "Fresh Paper" This extends the life about 5 days in our experience.
  3. The temperature of your basement will make a major difference. Again I would try to store them in a box with the Fresh Paper product at the bottom of the box. It will give you a bit more time to process.
  4. They make great fruit leather.


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Quick Answer about "Storing peaches"

Once ripe, the ideal way to keep peaches fresh is in a bag with large holes or, if they aren't being kept in the refrigerator, in an open bag away from other fruits. After you cut up your peaches, wrapping them tightly and placing in the fridge is your best choice.

Do peaches last longer in the fridge or on the counter?

Ripe peaches are best when eaten right away, but if you have more than you can eat in a single sitting, stash them in the refrigerator for up to a couple days. The cool temperature slows down ripening and prevents the peaches from quickly spoiling.

How long will fresh peaches keep in the refrigerator?

The colder temps will slow down the fruit's natural ripening process, and you can keep your peaches in the fridge for up to about 5 days, says Toby Amidor, New York-based registered dietitian and author of Smart Meal Prep for Beginners.

How do you keep peaches from ripening too fast?

To keep the peaches from ripening too fast, store them in a cooler location. Refrigerate the peaches in a drawer with humidity control. Set it on \u201chigh.\u201d The coldness slows down the ripening process and humidity prevents the peaches from drying out in the meantime.

Should I wash peaches before storing in refrigerator?

Putting ripening fruit in the refrigerator can cause loss of flavor, texture and moisture, as well as interior discoloration. When ripe, wash peaches in running water, and if desired, gently rub off \u201cfuzz.\u201d Store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag.


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