Storing Apricots

Fresh Apricots
Refrigerate ripe fruit 3-5 days in a closed container or vented plastic bag
To ripen hold at room temperature or put in bag with apples or bananas at room temperature

Canned Apricots
Unopened commercial cans can be kept on the shelf for up to 2 years
Once opened canned apricots can be kept in the refrigerator 2-4 days if covered.

Dried Apricots
Dried, unopened apricots can be kept at room temerature 2-5 months
Dried, opened apricots should be kept tightly sealed to keep moist.