Yellow Peaches entice with their velvety skin and warm, golden hue tinged with blushes of red. Each piece cradles a succulent, sweet flesh that yields to gentle pressure, hinting at ripeness. With a juicy bite that's both tart and honeyed, Yellow Peaches are summer's quintessential treat, perfect for fresh snacks, vibrant salads, or juicy cobblers. These stone fruits are a delightful source of vitamins A and C, nurturing the body while pleasing the palate.

To store peaches properly, start by checking their ripeness. If the peaches are still firm and not yet ripe, keep them at room temperature on the countertop, away from direct sunlight, with the stem side down. This allows them to ripen naturally over a few days. You can speed up the process by placing them in a paper bag, and adding an apple or banana to the bag will produce ethylene gas that helps them ripen faster. Once the peaches are ripe—meaning they give slightly when gently pressed and have a sweet, fragrant aroma—it’s best to move them to the refrigerator. Storing ripe peaches in the fridge will slow down the ripening process and help preserve their freshness for another three to five days. Keep them in the crisper drawer or in a loosely covered container to prevent them from drying out. If you want to store peaches for a longer period, freezing is a great option. Simply peel and slice the peaches, toss them with a bit of lemon juice or sugar to preserve color and flavor, and freeze the slices on a baking sheet before transferring them to a freezer-safe bag or container. Peaches can also be canned or dried for extended storage, especially if you have a large batch you’d like to enjoy over time.