How to Store Fruit to Keep them Fresh
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Do you love biting into a crisp and juicy apple? Storing fruit properly will keep them fresher and tastier for longer.
Bonus! Watch the video How to store fruit to keep them fresh to see this information in action.
Storing fruit in the fridge
- Most fresh fruit, including apples, berries and grapes, will last longer if kept in their original packaging and stored in the crisper of your fridge.
- Berries can last in the fridge for about a week. It’s a good idea to eat as soon as possible so they don’t spoil.
- Plastic bags with tiny vents (openings) help keep fruit fresh longer by releasing moisture. They are great for grapes, blueberries, cherries or strawberries.
Did you know? Apples cause other fruit and vegetables to ripen faster. Keep them in a separate place in the fridge, if possible.
Fruits that need to ripen first on the counter
Fruit that should ripen on the counter are: apricots, avocados, guava, kiwi, mangoes, melons, nectarines, papaya, peaches, bananas and plums. Once they are ripe, you can store them in the fridge.
Recommended fruit storage times in the fridge: