How to Use Overripe Fruit
Don't throw away your overripe fruit. Berries and bananas may turn mushy but that doesn't mean you can't keep them. As long as they haven't gone bad, you can use overripe fruit for a variety of recipes. Follow these tips to save money and use your overripe fruit. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Knife
- Masher
- Blender
- Ice, milk, yogurt, ice cream or frozen yogurt
- Pie shell
- Sugar and pectin
- Jam jars
- Muffin, cookie or cake batter
- Microwave or dehydrator
Instructions
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Wash fruit thoroughly before using. Be careful you don't squish it even more when you are cleaning it. Make sure it isn't moldy. Cut off any bruises or bad spots.
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Blend overripe fruit in a blender to make fruit drinks. Add ice, milk, yogurt, ice cream or frozen yogurt to make a variety of tasty smoothies.
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Bake overripe fruit like berries, pears or peaches in a pie shell. Or mix the fruit with sugar to make a jam like sauce. Add to the pie shell and bake. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
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Make jam with overripe berries and sugar. Boil the berries according to recipe directions. Add pectin as required; pour into sterilized jars and seal.
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Freeze overripe fruit for later use. Eat the frozen fruit like a slushy or use the frozen fruit in drinks or punches. Thaw the fruit and add to muffin, cookie or cake batter. Cook according to the recipe.
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Use a food dehydrator or microwave to make chewy fruit strips by removing the liquid from mashed up overripe fruit.
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Mash overripe fruit with sugar. Turn the pulp into a natural fruity wine according to recipe directions.
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Tips & Warnings
Taste the overripe fruit to make sure it still tastes good.
Don't use moldy fruit. It could make you sick.
