How To Store Grapes | 3 Easy Steps | Home Cook Basics (2024)

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What is the best way to store grapes at home? ›

Stored dry in a well-ventilated container in the crisper drawer of your fridge, grapes can last up to three weeks. They won't last nearly as long at room temperature, and they'll lose their crispness more quickly.

They need to lay out for a few hours or until they are bone dry. It is important to store grapes in a glass airtight container when they are completely dry. I prefer a paper towel at the bottom of a gallon sized glass jar, like this one. Put the lid on and place it in your refrigerator.

Simply add 2 tablespoons of distilled vinegar or apple cider vinegar to the water bowl with your grapes. Swish the grapes around in the vinegar solution and then allow them to soak for 10 minutes. Drain the solution and rinse the grapes with cool water before allowing them to dry.

If bought at optimal freshness, grapes will last up to two weeks in the refrigerator. Remember: counter storage is the quickest way for the fruit to spoil. Frozen grapes can be enjoyed for about a year after freezing. Much longer than that and you risk losing all or most of the fruit's flavor.

Unrinsed stem-on grapes fared best, lasting nearly two weeks before starting to decay. In fact, as long as we periodically inspected the bunches and removed any decaying grapes, most of them—both red and white samples—kept for an entire month. In sum: Don't pull grapes from their stems before refrigeration.

Wash and dry small clusters of sweet seedless grapes, then place in sealable plastic bags and store in the freezer. Or, remove the grapes from the stems and place, in a single layer, on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper.

The ideal condition for grapes is 30 – 32 F with 90 – 95 percent relative humidity. Grapes generally have a much longer shelf life than other berries but they still need care to keep them at their best. Do not store grapes near a cooling unit's direct air path to avoid accelerated dehydration.

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.

Most refrigerated produce stays fresh longer when sealed, whether in zip-top plastic bags, reusable silicone pouches, or containers with tight-fitting lids. These containers hold in moisture, preventing produce from dehydrating, and they help protect sensitive produce from the effects of ethylene gas.

Leave open spaces within the fridge to allow free circulation of air. In a crowded space, most of your fresh produce is exposed to ethylene gas (emitted by some fruits, like apples, as they ripen) which causes other produce to ripen more quickly and begin decaying.

How long can grapes sit at room temperature? ›

How long can grapes be left out before they should be refrigerated? Grapes should not be left out at room temperature for more than two hours. After that, it is best to put them in the refrigerator.

If you want to keep grapes fresh for longer, freezing is the way to go. Plus, you can eat the sweet, icy grapes straight from the freezer for a refreshing snack. Wash and dry grapes. Spread out the clean grapes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and transfer to the freezer.

Fill a large bowl halfway with ice, then add water to create an ice bath. Drop a bunch of grapes into the ice bath to let them rest for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the water, try one and thank me later ;) Crunchy Gummy.