From citrus and apples to persimmons and marionberries, our fruit guides take a deep dive into produce big and small, offering some tips along the way.

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Whole and cut up oranges against a white marble countertop.
I Asked a USDA Scientist How to Keep Oranges Fresh—Here's What They Said
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Stop Throwing Away the One Ingredient That'll Make Your Tomato Sauces Even Tomato-ier
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We Tested 12 Methods of Storing Raspberries—Here’s What Kept Them Longest (and What Really Didn’t)
Blueberry experiments lined up on a counter.
How to Store Blueberries So They Last Longer
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What Is Tamarind? A Comprehensive Guide to the Ingredient and How to Use It
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How to Pick a Perfectly Ripe Melon
Peaches vs Necatrines
Peaches vs. Nectarines: What's the *Actual* Difference?
Bananas for Bananas
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How to Use Pluots, the Seussian Summer Fruit Hybrid You're Completely Under-Utilizing
A series of bananas on a white background showing different stages of ripeness.
We Stored and Ripened Bunches and Bunches of Bananas—Here Are the Best Methods
Different types of melons
The Inside Scoop on Melons: Types, Varieties, and Tips for Serving
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A Guide to Banana Varieties Around the World
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Black Raspberries vs. Blackberries: The Difference Between These Summer Fruits
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How to Store Cherries So They Stay Fresh Longer
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Avocado: The Origin Story
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The Foolproof Way to Ripen Peaches Every Time
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How to Ripen and Store Avocados
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How to Clean Strawberries So They Last Longer
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How to Shred Green Papaya for Som Tam Thai
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Get to Know Soursop (a.k.a. Guanábana or Graviola)
Closeup of a cluster of marionberries ripening on the vine.
Marionberries: What They Are, How They’re Grown, and Why They’re So Prized
An overhead view of colorful citrus wheels of different sizes an shades of orange, yellow, green, red, and pink.
Know Your Citrus: A Field Guide to Oranges, Lemons, Limes, and Beyond
Red loganberries on a weathered tree stump
15 Lesser-Known Berries You Should Try
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The Best Way to Prevent Cut Apples From Browning
Closeup of plum sorbet being scooped from a container.
The Science of the Best Sorbet
A pawpaw fruit cut in half and resting on a cutting board
Pawpaws: America's Best Secret Fruit
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How to Macerate Fruit
An array of apples in various types and colors
A Guide to the Best Apples for Apple Pie
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Jam Making 101: The Secrets to Getting Jam to Set Like a Pro
Opal apple close up
Have You Ever Tried an Opal Apple?
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How to Make a Fresh-Fruit Swirl for Ice Cream
A variety of persimmons, some cut and some whole, arranged in a grid on a stone surface
All About Persimmons and Persimmon Varieties
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How to Cut Citrus Fruit Into Wedges, Slices, and Suprèmes | Knife Skills
Various citrus juicers on a marble countertop.
I Put 13 Citrus Juicers to the Test—Our Top Picks Squeezed Out the Competition
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How to Bake a Pie With Frozen Fruit
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How to Cut a Pineapple Like a Badass | Knife Skills Video
Cocktail 101: Selecting and Caring for Citrus
Mature Fruit
How Does Your Dragon Fruit Grow?
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Jackfruit
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Spice Hunting: Chipotle
Perfect Apple Pie
The Food Lab's Top 9 Tips For Perfect Apple Pie
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Cocktail Science: 8 Tips and Tricks For Getting the Most Out of Citrus
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A Guide to Tropical Fruit in South America
Cranberries
Hey Chef, What Can I Do With Cranberries?
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9 Frozen-Fruit Recipes for a Taste of Summer Right Now
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Durian
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Grapes of the Amazon: Like the Mangosteen, But Way Better
Glass jar of jam with whole strawberries on a plate and checkered tablecloth
Capture Peak-Summer Fruit With These Brilliant Jam Recipes
Grape Salad with fresh mint leaves on a purple surface, with a purple striped towel.
This Creamy, Retro Salad Belongs on Every Picnic and Potluck Table
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This Peach Crisp Is Everything You Love About Summer in One Bite
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16 Juicy Blackberry Recipes to Celebrate Peak Berry Season
A tray and a plate of banana oatmeal muffins with a glass of sparkling water
The Beautiful Banana Muffins You'll Want for School Mornings, Coffee Breaks, and Everything in Between
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Don’t Let Cherry Season Slip By—Make These 10 Fresh Cherry Desserts
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This 3-Ingredient Summer Sauce Is Berry, Berry Good
A carafe filled with blackberry liqueur next to a glass of ice, a small bowl of blackberries, and fresh mint sprigs, all on a patterned tablecloth
Forget Jam—This Is the Best Thing to Do With Too Many Blackberries
Eton mess desserts in glasses, layered with cream and strawberries
15 Summer Desserts So Good, You’ll Forget About the Heat Wave
A plate of grilled peach salad with herbs, prosciutto, and cheese
13 Juicy Peach Recipes That Go Beyond Cobbler
Overhead view of sweet-sour macerated cherries with Marcona almonds, mint, and ricotta, served in as white bowl with blue specks..
The 4-Ingredient Cherry Dish That Works for Breakfast *and* Dessert