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How to Ripen Avocados Fast

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Got hard avocados? Need them for that special dish tomorrow? The majority of the time you buy avocados from the store they are anything but ripe. Here are a few tips on how to get your avocados to ripen quicker.

Difficulty: Easy
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Things You'll Need:

  • Paper bag
  1. Step 1

    Place your avocados in complete darkness. Avocados tend to ripen faster at night (darkness).This can be done by placing them in a brown paper bag or wrapping them in a towel.

  2. Step 2

    Store your avocados at room temperature. Avocados ripen best in warm climates. Putting your avocados in the refrigerator will only slow the ripening process.

  3. Step 3

    Add another piece of fruit to your bag or towel. Additional fruit ripening will emit chemicals that will encourage your avocados to ripen faster.

  4. Step 4

    Check on your avocados regularly. Leaving them in complete darkness can turn your avocados to mush within a week. Your avocados should be soft to the touch but not mushy.

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