Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Bananas
- Brown Paper Bag
- Apple
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Step 1
How to Ripen Bananas QuicklyPlace unripened bananas into brown paper bag with an apple. The apple will give off ethylene gas which will cause the bananas to ripen. Tightly close the bag.
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Step 2
How to Ripen Bananas QuicklyThe next day, check for desired ripeness.
If bananas have ripened, move to STEP 3.
If the bananas have not ripened, do not remove them from the paper bag. Instead, tightly reclose the bag and continue to periodically monitor the ripening process. -
Step 3
How to Ripen Bananas QuicklyOnce the bananas have reached your desired level of ripeness, remove bananas from the bag. Enjoy your nutritious, delicious and affordable ripened bananas in foods and beverages such as banana bread, breakfast cereals, smoothies and more!
Comments
ladylynn359 said
on 8/1/2009 wow who would of thought an apple
FrazzledNanny said
on 4/17/2009 Thanks for the tip on ripening a banana. I always heard you should put the banana in the refrigerator. 5*
EarthMother said
on 4/8/2009 How to Ripen Bananas Quickly helped me learn something new. Smile!
westernmom said
on 4/2/2009 I wish I would have known this last month! I wanted to make a banana pudding and all of the bananas were soooo green! It was like peeling an apple!!! Great info! 5*
2besure said
on 3/28/2009 Thanks for the information.