BYOB: Bring your own bib.
Who doesn’t love peaches inpies,crisps,cobblers, and stone-fruit salads?
We have just one caveat: The peaches have to be soft, sweet, and juicy.
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Drippy chin and hands fully coveredor don’t even bother.
What’s the best way to pick a perfectlyripe peach?
Here are a few easy pointers.
Once you’ve found The One, tryone of our delicious peach recipes.
What to Look For
Color comes first.
The best peaches should have vibrant, yellow flesh and golden-reddish skin.
Skip fruits with green spots, bruises, dents, or flat areas.
Also, avoid peaches with wrinkly skinthey were likely chilled after being harvested and are dried out.
What to Smell
The scent of a peach is directly correlated to the taste.
If you give it a whiff and smell nothing, it’ll probably taste like nothing.
What to Feel
A gentle press of a peach will tell you a lot.
Firmness is a sign that your peach is underripe.
Plan Ahead
Think about when you’d like to enjoy your peaches.
Store Smarter
Store your peaches at room temperature.
Keep them stem-side down in a single layer to avoid bruising.
If they start to get overripe, toss them in the crisper drawer in your fridge.
