Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Using a paper bag
• Method 2 of 2: Using linen fabric
• Tips

It's one thing when you savor the taste of a sweet, juicy peach, and another thing when a disappointing bite of hard, unripe fruit awaits you. If you bought unripe peaches, don't despair! They can be easily and quickly made to ripen, then they can be eaten with pleasure or used in cooking.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Using a paper bag

1. 1 Take a paper bag. Brown paper bags are great for ripening peaches. The fruit naturally produces ethylene gas without moisture loss. The use of plastic bags causes the peaches to ripen too quickly, which immediately rot.
2. 2 Place the peaches in a bag. Place unripe peaches in a bag. For better ripening, add a banana or apple to the bag. These fruits release a lot of ethylene and contribute to the faster ripening of peaches.
3. 3 Let the peaches ripen. Leave the peaches in a dry place at room temperature for 24 hours. The number of peaches and their initial ripeness will determine the final amount of time it takes to fully ripen.
4. 4 Check out the peaches. After 24 hours have passed, check how ripe the peaches are. If they give off a pleasant aroma, become soft, they are ripe and can already be eaten. If not, re-place them in the bag and leave for another 24 hours. Repeat the process until the peaches are ripe.
   • If the peaches are not ripe, leave them for another 12-24 hours.
5. 5 Enjoy the peaches. When the peaches are ripe, you can start eating them! They can be stored at room temperature for several days, but they will last in the refrigerator the longest.

Method 2 of 2: Using linen fabric

1. 1 Spread out a linen napkin. Choose a clean, dry place (on the kitchen counter) and lay out a linen or cotton napkin. For optimal use of space, it must lie absolutely flat.
2. 2 Arrange the peaches. Arrange the peaches with the cuttings attachment points down on a linen napkin. The distance between the peaches should be the same, while none of them should touch another peach (unless of course you have a sea of ​​peaches).
3. 3 Cover the peaches. Cover the peaches with a second linen napkin. Cover them completely, if possible, tuck a napkin on the sides so that fresh air does not come in.
4. 4 Wait for ripening. It may take several days for peaches to ripen in linen, but the result will be more juicy. Check the condition of your peaches after 2-3 days, paying attention to their softness and aroma. If they are not quite ripe, put them back and check the next day.
5. 5 Enjoy the ripe peaches. When your peaches are soft to the touch and have a wonderful aroma, they can be eaten! Eat them right away or store them in the refrigerator if you need to keep them for future use.

Tips

• When handling peaches, do not rub them too hard, otherwise a mark will appear on the peach, which, unlike other fruits, will continue to grow and the fruit will go bad in a day or two.
• The aforementioned peach ripening methods also work for nectarines, apricots, kiwi, mangoes, pears, plums, bananas, avocados.