Have you accidentally brought too much fruit into your home and don't want to throw away the overripe fruit? Fortunately, we have a creative and tasty solution for you:these are 8 ways to use your overripe fruit. That will be fun, trust us!
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Did you know that you can make your own jam with the overripe fruit you have left? Ready to make a quick, delicious and flavorful jam? Combine sugar, lemon juice, and fruit of your choice (strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries work perfectly) in a saucepan and cook until the mixture forms a thick jelly. Then keep this in the fridge and you have a delicious homemade jam and you didn't have to throw away your fruit
There's nothing like a fresh popsicle to cool you down on a hot day, right? Making popsicles from scratch is a great way to use up overripe fruit that you might otherwise have to throw away. For example, think of peaches:blend them with yogurt, milk and honey, put the mixture in the mold and put it in the freezer. You can of course also use plant-based milk and replace the honey with fresh juice. Enjoy!
Has your fruit become a bit too ripe and a bit soft? Then use it in a sweet salad dressing to give it a fresh touch. Blend your fruit with some olive oil, a pickle (a citrus fruit or vinegar), herbs and salt and pepper for a quick, tasty dressing. Sprinkle some salty nuts and grated cheese over your salad to balance the sweetness of the dressing.
A delicious sauce can give any dish a huge boost! Making a sweet sauce is easy if you have some overripe fruit. Think, for example, of a strawberry sauce for ice cream, yogurt or even a chicken dish. Make it by roasting and mixing your overripe strawberries with brown sugar, vanilla and balsamic vinegar and warming it in a saucepan. Do you have more appetite for tropical fruits? Puree overripe pineapple or mango, combine them with sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan and let the warmed mixture drain for a delicious sauce for grilled meats, vegetables or desserts. Yum!
Not sure if your fruit has become a little too ripe? Then use it in smoothies for a sweet and healthy kick. Not in the mood for smoothies right now? Cut the fruit into pieces, place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper and place them in the freezer. Freeze the pieces separately and then put them together in a freezer bag to prevent the fruit from freezing together. This makes it even easier to blend them through your smoothie!
Did you buy a large bag of oranges, some of which are now tucked away in your fridge? Making a juice out of them is a great way to avoid throwing out the overripe oranges. Use a juice blender to turn overripe fruits and vegetables into delicious juice. Don't have a juicer? Then puree the fruit in a blender and then pass it through a sieve. You can also squeeze citrus fruits and store the juice in an ice cube tray to use for cooking in the future.
Want to give an extra tasty and healthy touch to your homemade cocktails? Then use your overripe fruit! Pureeing overripe fruits like strawberries or peaches and adding them to your mojito or Bellini will add more vital vitamins and essential fiber to your mixed drink. And yes, it also tastes great and isn't nearly as expensive as a cocktail in a bar!
Overripe bananas are perfect for making vegan ice cream. When bananas brown, the starch breaks down, making them sweeter and higher in antioxidants. To make ice cream, cut the bananas and freeze them on a baking tray lined with baking paper for half an hour. When frozen, put them in a food processor or blender with bananas and cocoa powder. Just a blender and tada:your own ice cream! You can also add some honey to make the ice cream a little sweeter or some peanut butter for a protein boost:how delicious?
Source: Livestrong.com
