I know, I know, fridge space is at a premium.

Citrus

A bowl of fresh lemons and limes is quite tempting to keep out on the countertop.

They just give an instant refreshing look to your cooking space.

Lemon Curd Recipe lemons in a bowl

Alison Conklin

But, if you want to keep them around much longer, opt for chilled storage.

Specifically, in an airtight container or a sealed plastic bag in the crisper drawer.

Lemons that last a whole month instead of just a week.

A child’s hand rolling up a PB&J wrap

Elise Bauer

But they are actually more prone to molding, so keep them in the fridge instead.

Natural Peanut Butter

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The storage method will depend on how quickly you go through a jar.

Stirring natural peanut butter after upside down method

Megan Gordon

Plus it’s less likely to form that oily layer on top.

The rest can go in the fridge.

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Trader Joe’s Cultured Salted Butter

Andy Christensen

And other ketchup brands back up the advice, too.

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After that, your filling will determine where to store it.

Tray of Homemade French Fries Served with a Bowl of Ketchup

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If you’ve made afruit pie, it can stay on the countertop for up to 2 days.

The sugar and acids in these desserts will actually ward off bacteria growth.

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Blackberry Pie in a Pie Dish with a Slice Raised on a Pie Server

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A stack of banana pancakes with syrup pouring over the top

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