How to Store Bananas
Half the world eats bananas raw and sweet, while the other half cooks it as a starchy vegetable. Whichever way you choose to partake of this tropical fruit, careful storage can make bananas all the more enjoyable. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Leave bananas in a closed paper bag at room temperature if they are not yet ripe.
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Place an apple in the bag to speed ripening. The apple gives off ethylene gas, which causes fruit to ripen.
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Once bananas become ripe - that is, yellow in color, speckled with a bit of brown - put them in your refrigerator, preferably at a temperature of about 50F (10C).
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Store for no more than 2 weeks.
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Once cut, sprinkle with citrus juice to stop them from browning too quickly.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid refrigerating unripe bananas, as they will never ripen.
Mash and freeze ripe bananas, in one-cup portions, or freeze whole, peeled bananas in plastic bags, for use in later baking.
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purpledaisy
Feb 17, 2008
2-17-08 I just started using "Debbie Meyer Green Bags", so far I like how they keep fruits & vegetables fresh longer. They also do a good job keeping lettuce from turning brown. Lelia, long time homemaker! -
purpledaisy
Feb 17, 2008
2-17-08 I just started using "Debbie Meyer Green Bags", so far I like how they keep fruits & vegetables fresh longer. They also do a good job keeping lettuce from turning brown. Lelia, long time homemaker!
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Gingerella
May 23, 2007
Place bananas in a small cooler in a paper bag. Put blue ice in the cooler with them to keep them from ripening too fast.
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Gingerella
May 23, 2007
Place bananas in a small cooler in a paper bag. Put blue ice in the cooler with them to keep them from ripening too fast.
