So, whether you like to do your weekly shopping in advance or accidentally purchased too many peppers at the store, it's best to know how to keep them fresh for as long as possible.

"For optimal freshness, bell peppers should be refrigerated and stored in the crisper drawer whole and unwashed, which can keep the peppers fresh for up to 1-2 weeks," says Quiring.

Enjoying the vibrant flavor of peppers when they are ripe is one of the most enjoyable parts of summer. Freezing peppers is ...