Frequently asked questions
They’re only good when they’re in season and perfectly ripe: otherwise they’re hard, tart and crisp—which works for an apple but certainly not a peach! Here’s how to ripen peaches so you can use them in all your juicy peach recipes. How to tell if a peach is ripe? Here’s what to do:
Gently squeeze the peach. Don’t squeeze too hard: it can bruise the fruit. If the flesh feels tender and soft, it’s ready to eat. If the flesh is firm, it’s not ready yet. Keep reading for how to ripen peaches.
Place the peaches in a paper bag. Leave space between each peach. Add a banana inside the bag. The banana emits ethylene gas, which helps the peaches ripen quicker. Gently fold over the top of the bag. This traps the gasses inside. Wait for 1 to 4 days, checking the ripeness each day. The time to ripen depends on the type of peach and how ripe it was when you purchased it.
Crisp or crumble: Bake it into a classic Peach Crisp or Peach Crumble with a golden crumble topping. Pie or galette: This Fresh Peach Pie is a family favorite with a creamy filling inside a crisp pastry crust. Or try this stunning freeform Peach Galette! Cobbler: What’s better than a classic Peach Cobbler with a crumbly biscuit topping and gooey, sweet fruit? Salad: This Peach Salad adds ripe peaches to salad greens, or make delicious Peach Burrata Salad. Salsa: This sweet fruit is the ideal stand-in for tomatoes in a classic Peach Salsa. Sorbet or Ice Cream: Make tasty frozen desserts like Peach Sorbet or Peach Ice Cream. Juice: Try fresh Peach Juice. Chicken: Add them to a main dish to make Chicken Thighs with Peaches. Compote: Cook up ripe peaches into a Peach Compote. Cocktails: Make the classic Bellini with peach puree, or a Peach Mojito. Grilled or roasted: Make Grilled Peaches or Roasted Peaches and top them with ice cream for a quick dessert.
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