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Remember, most peaches at the supermarket still need to be ripened! When selecting fresh peaches to bring home and ripen, look for peaches that show a background color of yellow or cream and have a fresh looking appearance. Peaches may have some red "blush" depending on the variety, but this isn’t a sign of how the fruit will taste after it’s ripened. Also, choose peaches that are mildly fragrant because they’ll ripen into sweet and delicious flavors!

When selecting peaches that are RIPE and ready to eat, look for ones that are soft to the touch and have a fragrant smell. Because these peaches are ripe and ready to enjoy, they should be eaten right away! Next time you’re at the supermarket, look for peaches and choose some to take home and try!

Believe me, there’s no secret to ripening peaches. They ripen best at room temperature in a brown paper bag. Just place them in a bag on your kitchen counter for 2 to 3 days. You can tell when peaches are ripe because they’ll be soft to the touch and fragrant. Before you know it, peaches have ripened into a sweet and juicy treat! If you have peaches that need to be ripened, try this neat bag-ripening technique.

When peaches are ripe, it's best to eat them right away. If ripe peaches need to be stored, they can be placed in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Peaches that need to be ripened can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Peaches taste best when they're eaten at room temperature. So remember to take peaches out of the refrigerator one hour before eating. That way you'll really enjoy their sweet and juicy flavor!