While it’s important to load up on fruits and veggies this time of year, fresh produce is expensive and it often goes to waste. If you’re tired of throwing away fruits and veggies, read on for how to make the most of your produce.
Stock Up and Store
To extend their shelf life, keep produce that releases ethylene gas separate. Storing fresh produce in your fridge will slow down how quickly they ripen and it will extend the life of them.
Freeze
After the produce has reached its peak ripeness and you know you won’t be able to use it all before it goes bad, freeze it in batches. Before freezing, wash the fruit and veggies and slice it before arranging it on a parchment-lined baking sheet and placing it in the freezer.
Simmer
Transform fruit into sauces, compotes, and jams by simmering them down. For a fruit compote, simmer the fruit with maple syrup.
Blend
Make smoothies, fruit pops, soups, and salad dressings with ripe fruits and veggies. You’ll be saving money while being able to control what goes into your foods.
Bake
Fruits and veggies are a great way to sweeten baked goods naturally and they’re rich in fiber. Go ahead and use your bananas to make banana bread or use sweet potatoes to sweeten brownies.
