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Helpful tips: Plums, Apricots, Peaches: Stone fruit continues to ripen after it has been harvested, and will only need a few hours to a day or two to fully ripen at room temperature. It will continue to ripen in the fridge, but at a slower pace. Leave it out at room temperature until it has almost exactly reached the level of ripeness you like, then place it in a single layer in the refrigerator. You can also seal the fruit in a plastic bag (with a paper towel to absorb any moisture in the bag) in the refrigerator. It should last about five days to a week in the fridge once it's ripe.

 

Freezing Stone Fruit:
Stone fruit takes well to freezing. First, peel the fruit: drop into boiling water for 30 seconds, plunge into cool water, then remove the skins. Slice open and remove the pits, which can impart bitterness to the fruit during freezing. Place in an airtight container and they will last for up to a year. Rolling stone fruit in sugar before freezing helps to preserve the shape.