Showing posts with label Apples. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Apples. Show all posts

Thursday, September 10, 2026

No-Bake Buttery Truffles

 Ingredients

For the syrup

cup granulated sugar (7ounces; 200g)

3/4 cup (180ml) water

3 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed

whole cloves

tsp (5ml) orange blossom water / rose water / vanilla extract

 

For the Flour Mixture

1/4 cup plus 1tbsp ghee (2 1/3ounces; 66g)

2/3 cup all-purpose flour (3ounces; 85g)

1/4 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume 

 

For Serving

Finely chopped pistachios, toasted unsweetened shredded coconut, ground walnuts, and/or toasted sesame seeds

Sliced apples, sliced pears, or fruit skewers


Preparations

For the Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, cardamom, and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Once sugar is dissolved, reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in orange blossom water, and set aside for at least 10 minutes to cool slightly. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof liquid measuring cup; discard cardamom and cloves.  

For the Flour Mixture: In a separate medium saucepan, melt ghee over medium-low heat. Add flour and salt and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula and scraping along the bottom and corners of the saucepan, until mixture is the color of peanut butter and smells nutty, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. 

While stirring constantly, slowly pour in strained warm syrup. The mixture will steam and bubble vigorously. Return saucepan to low heat. Using a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth, glossy, and the consistency of thick warm fudge sauce, 12 to 14 minutes. 

To Serve as a Paste: Transfer mixture to a shallow serving bowl or plate and spread into an even layer. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. Top with pistachios, coconut, walnuts, and/or sesame seeds, if using. If desired, serve with fruit on the side. 

To Shape Into Balls: Let the mixture stand at room temperature until firm and scoopable, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Portion and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each). Roll balls in pistachios, coconut, walnuts, or sesame seeds, if desired. Serve at room temperature. 

Make-Ahead and Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. To freeze, transfer to an airtight freezer-safe container; if shaped into balls, separate layers with parchment paper. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and serve at room temperature.

 

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Healthy Diet Cake without Flour and Sugar

 Ingredients and Preparations

Oats 1 cup

water  100 ml, mix well with oats

apples 3 chop into small pieces, blend in a mixer jar to a smooth paste

spread the apple over the oats mixture

eggs 3, separate the yolks and the white, add the yolks to the other mixture and mix well along with 1 tbsp curd and 1 tbsp honey, cinnamon pdr 1/4 tsp mix all well.

wash and soak 60 gm dates, drain well, chop fine and fold into the oats mixture. 

Bake in a pre-heated oven @ 180 C or 360 F for 30 minutes,

while the cake is being baked, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt, after beating for a few seconds, add 1 tbsp sweetener and beat well.

add 1 tbsp corn starch beat well it forms a thick peak and hen you turn the bowl upside down, it should not fall down.

spread this egg white mixture over the baked cake, sprinkle some poppy seeds all over and bake again @ 180 C/ 360 F for 20 minutes.

Cool slightly, cut and enjoy your healthy cake without any guilt feelings. 

 

 

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Healthy No Flour Pancake

 Ingredients and Instructions

oats 1 cup

150 ml warm milk, mix with oats well

apples 2 peel and chop into small 

butter 20 gm melt in a pan, add the chopped apples and 

1 tbsp sweetener of your choice, keep stirring till the water evaporates

pour in a glass or vessel, where you can use hand blender and blend till smooth OR you can blend in your  mixer and add the apple puree to oats mixture  along with 2 eggs and mix well.

Heat a pan/ tawa smear with oil/ ghee, pour tbsp of batter, level it, as you can 3-4 small pancakes in your pan, once bottom is brown, flip over, cook for another 1-2 minutes,

Serve your healthy pancakes with some honey or any syrup or jam. Choice is yours. 

 

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Friday, May 22, 2026

Delicious Apple upside-down Cake.

Ingredients 

 • 4-5 apples 

• 1 lemon, zested 

• 1tbsp ¼ Cup + butter 

• ¼ Cup + 1 tbs. sugar 

• 2 tbs. sugar

• 1 tsp. cinnamon  pdr

For  Cake 

• ⅓ Cup butter, room temperature 

• ¼ Cup + 1 Tbs sugar 

• 3 eggs 

• 3 tbsp sour cream 

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract 

• 2 tsp. baking powder

• ¼ tsp kosher salt 

• ½ Cup all-purpose flour 

Garnish (Optional) 

• Maple syrup 

• Vanilla Ice Cream


Preparations

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt and combine 1/3 cup butter and 1/4 cup sugar to a saucepan until golden brown. Butter a 9-inch cake pan, adding the caramel sauce to the bottom (the butter and sugar mix). 

Layer the peeled, sliced apples in the cake pan and coat with 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon cubed butter. 

Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, add 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder and mix well until combined. 

In a separate bowl, add 1/3 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar and mix well, until the texture is smooth. 

Add 3 egg yolks to the ingredients listed in step 4 (put the egg whites aside) and combine well. Then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the zest of 1 lemon. Add the dry flour mixture (as indicated in step 3) to the mix as well as 3 tablespoons of sour cream. Combine all ingredients well. 

In another bowl, add the 3 egg whites, whisk until firm peaks form. Then, add the egg whites to the flour and egg yolk mix. Combine well. Remove the caramelized sauce and apples from the oven. Coat in 1 teaspoon cinnamon and pour the cake batter over the apples. 

Bake at 350°F for 25 to 35 minutes. Let cool for five minutes, invert onto a plate and serve with a scoop of ice cream or maple syrup.


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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Apple Yogurt Granola Crumb

 Apple Yogurt Granola Crumb 

Ingredients

1 Cup Cold butter, cut into ½” pieces

1 cup Packed brown sugar

2 cups Fruit & Nut Granola

1 ½ cup Flour

1 tsp Baking Soda

1 cup Greek Yogurt

1 tsp Lemon Juice

2 Tbsp Flour

2/3 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Chopped toasted pecans

Filling:

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 Tbsp bourbon whiskey*

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 egg

3 large tart apples - peeled, cored and small diced

 

Vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar have often been used to mimic the taste of bourbon in recipes, but you can clearly tell when they are used as substitutes. 

 

Preparations

Add 1 cup cold butter cut into 1/2" pieces, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 2 cups fruit & nut granola, 1 1/2 cups flour in a food processor (optional, else mix all the ingredients well in a bowl or a mixer)

Take 1 tsp baking soda and pulse until a crumb mixture forms. Press half of the mixture into a large 10-inch pie dish forming a shell along the bottom and up the sides. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.

Refrigerate the other half of crumb mixture for the topping.

Meanwhile, mix in a bowl 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp flour, 2/3 cup sugar and 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans. When shell is done, remove from oven, let cool for 10 minutes and pour filling into shell. Bake for 30 minutes.

Remove pie from oven and crumble the refrigerated crumb mixture on top. Bake another 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest at least 30 minutes before serving.

 

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Healthy Apple Pizza

 Ingredients and Preparations

 

 Powder 1 cup oats,

Add water 100 ml

Curd 3 tbsp whisk, add to oats mixture

Eggs 2 mix with the oats mixture well

Lemon juice 1 tbsp

Sweetener 1 tsp to the mixture, mix well

Peel 2 apples, remove the core, cut into  thin thick slices

Grease a pan with 20 gm butter, add some vanilla extract, mix well

Place the apple rings all around, pour the oats mixture on top, cover and cook for 10 minutes

Turn it upside down, so you can see the apple rings with nice golden colour. 

Remove, cut into pieces and enjoy your sweet pizza

 

 

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Sheet Pan Apple Crisp

 October 2020 Recipes: Sheet Pan Apple Crisp 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, divided, plus more for baking sheet

  • 8 apples (such as Gala), peeled, cored, and sliced (11 cups)

  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar, divided

  • ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ¾ tsp cinnamon pdr

  • ½ tsp cardamom pdr (optional)

    Vanilla ice cream to serve optional

     

      Preparations

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a large, rimmed baking sheet with butter. Microwave 4 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl on high until melted, 30 to 45 seconds. (Alternatively, melt butter in a saucepan over low.)

    Toss together apples and lemon juice on prepared baking sheet; drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with ½ cup sugar and ¼ teaspoon salt and toss until well combined and thoroughly coated. Spread mixture in an even layer.

    Cut remaining 12 tablespoons butter into ½-inch pieces. Toss together oats, flour, cinnamon, cardamom, and remaining ½ cup sugar and ½ teaspoon salt in a large bowl until well combine. 

    Add butter pieces; using your fingertips, rub butter into oat mixture until moist clumps form and no dry bits of flour remain. Scatter evenly over apples on baking sheet.

    Bake until topping is golden and crisp, 55 to 60 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes. Scoop and serve with ice cream, if desired.

 

 

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Uses of Salt Other Than in Cooking

 In the kitchen, more than just a flavor enhancer... 

Boiling eggs in salty water will make sure that even if the eggs break, their insides will not escape, and you will be able to take off the shell with ease. 

To check if the egg is fresh, put it in a bowl filled with salty water. A fresh egg will sink, while a stale egg will float. 

Peeled apples, pears and potatoes won't blacken if you put them in cold, slightly salty, water. 

 Have coffee or tea marks in your cups? You can remove them with a moist sponge and some salt water. 

Your glassware can go back to being shiny and transparent if you wash them with hot salt water and then with regular cold water. 

Using salt, you can easily clean the bottom of a burnt pot or pan - just add a thick layer of salt at the bottom, add some water and leave the pot to stand for the night. In the morning - boil the water. 

A combination of salt and baking soda will clean the fridge and remove odors. 

 If you add just a tiny pinch of salt to your coffee it will improve the taste and counter the bitterness

If you add a tiny pinch of salt to milk it will stay fresh for longer.


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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Apple kheer

.Ingredients and Prep

1. Chop 2 apples in cubes and put them in saffron infused milk.

2.Cook to slightly soften the apples.

3.Add 4 tsp brown sugar, 1 cassia bark /cinnamon stick and some cashew nuts and almonds.

4.Bring it to a slow boil.

5.After some time add half cup of boiled rice, 2 green cardamoms.

6.Turn down the heat and let the kheer simmer.

7.Garnish it with slices of red grapes/ raisins and serve.

 

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Sunday, November 30, 2025

The Secret to Storing Every Type of Fruit and Vegetable

Key Takeaways

  • Exposure to ethylene gas can cause some produce to rot or ripen too quickly.
  • Rinsing some produce before storage can promote rot and mold, while other fruits and vegetables should be immediately washed and dried.
  • Some fruits and vegetables can be frozen to help them last longer.

Fact: The United States throws away 150,000 tons of food daily. On average, each household wastes around $1,500 worth of food per year. And fruits and vegetables account for 39 percent of this loss.

The good news: With a few simple tricks to reduce the amount of fresh produce we toss, we could have a massive impact on the environment (and on our grocery expenses).

One of the most common mistakes that leads to food spoilage is storing fruits and vegetables too close together. A build-up of ethylene gas will cause them to go bad. The produce with the greatest amount of this compound are apples, melons, apricots, bananas, tomatoes, avocados, peaches, pears, nectarines, plums, figs, and some other fruits.

The experts at Space Station helped us pull together this handy guide for storing fresh foods—because the longer your perishables last, the less trash you create.

Apples

Keep apples in an uncovered fruit bowl on the countertop and store them out of direct sunlight. If you have an abundance of whole Granny Smiths and Honeycrisps from a day of apple picking and you're looking to extend their shelf life, keep them in your refrigerator's crisper drawer. Wrapping whole apples in a damp paper towel and then placing them in a plastic bag with holes in it can keep them fresh for about six weeks. Just be mindful to not store them next to other fruits and vegetables, because apples contain ethylene gas that will ripen other produce more quickly.

Asparagus

Store whole asparagus in your refrigerator crisper drawer for a week or so. Additionally, some home cooks also like to store their asparagus in water, like fresh flowers. To do so, trim the ends (about 1/4-inch is enough) and arrange your asparagus in a cup, mug, or vase with a few inches of fresh water. Store it in the fridge, but if you don't have space, the countertop can also work for a few days. You can also place a plastic bag, plastic wrap, or paper towel over the top of the spears to protect them and help ensure that they retain that classic crispness. If you notice the water getting cloudy, change it out, ideally every day or so. Fresh asparagus stored in this manner can last over a week.

To freeze asparagus, blanch it (whole or cut into pieces) before moving it to a freezer bag with the date. It will last for about a year.

Avocado

The best way to store an unripe avocado is to keep it whole and place it on your countertop, away from other fruits and vegetables. It will typically last on your countertop for four to five days. However, since avocados can be tricky, it's important to check for ripeness daily. 

If your avocado is already ripe (or is getting there) you can place it in your refrigerator, where it will stay fresh for several days, depending on its level of ripeness. When putting your avocado in the fridge, it's best to store it in an airtight food storage container or in the produce/crisper drawer. Just note that if your avo is in the produce drawer with bananas or apples, the ethylene gas from these fruits will speed up the ripening process, so check it frequently.

To freeze an avocado half, remove the pit and skin. Then, sprinkle some lemon or lime juice on the flesh and cover the whole thing tightly in plastic wrap. To minimize the avocado's contact with oxygen even further, place it in a vacuum-sealed bag or an airtight plastic bag.

Bananas

If you won't be eating them immediately, buy bananas when they're still slightly green and store them away from other fruits in the fruit bowl (they release high amounts of ethylene gas). Consider using a banana tree to keep them separated and minimize bruising. You should also aim to keep the fruits away from direct sunlight, as the heat from the sun can cause them to ripen rapidly.

Beets

To properly store whole beets, begin by chopping off all but a stub of the beets’ greens, keeping the bulb intact. Discard the extra beet greens, or save them to sauté in garlic and olive oil for a simple side dish. It’s best to keep the skin on, which protects the interior and keeps the beet fresh for longer. Avoid washing the beets, no matter how ruddy they are, as the moisture will cause them to rot more quickly. Store whole beets in the cool, dry environment of your crisper drawer. No need to place them in a plastic bag or other container first, which would inhibit ventilation. Stored like this in the refrigerator, beets can last for up to two months.

Raw beets are prone to sogginess when frozen and thawed, so it’s best to cook the beets first if you plan on freezing them.

Blueberries

When you get home, go through the blueberries and remove any bad ones that may have been hiding. Mold travels fast, so it's best to get ahead of the problem. To avoid mold development, try not to rinse the berries until right before you're ready to eat them. When it comes to preserving fresh blueberries, moisture is the enemy.

To store blueberries, choose a container with good airflow (like the pint the berries came in!), and line it with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Add the berries, then place the container on a shelf in the refrigerator. A shelf is better than the crisper drawer because there's better air circulation. Stored in this way, you can expect blueberries to last for about a week.

To freeze blueberries, let them cool in the freezer for a few hours on a baking sheet before transferring them to a plastic bag or freezer-safe airtight container.

Carrots

Trim off the carrot greens, and either discard them or save them for something else, like pesto. If you leave the greens on the carrots, they will draw moisture and cause the roots to rot more quickly. Avoid washing whole, unpeeled carrots until right before you plan to eat or cook with them; by keeping them dry, they will stay good for a longer period of time. To store carrots, wrap them in a dry paper towel, and store them in an airtight food storage container or bag in the coolest part of your refrigerator.

The best way to freeze carrots is to blanch them before laying them out on a baking sheet in the freezer to cool for a few hours. Once the carrots have cooled down, transfer them to an airtight bag, and return to the freezer.

Cherries

Cherries will spoil quickly if left out at room temperature, so you should pop them in the refrigerator immediately upon getting home from the grocery store. Once in the fridge, cherries can last for about a week. No need to cover them; in fact, they're better off uncovered to avoid moisture accumulation, which can contribute to spoilage.

You can freeze pitted cherries by washing them, removing the stems, and laying them out on a baking sheet to cool in the freezer. Once cooled, move the cherries to a freezer-safe, air-tight container, and pop them back in the freezer.

Cilantro

Trim off the very ends of the cilantro stems, then place the bunch, stem side down, into a can or mason jar with an inch or so of water. Next, open a clean plastic bag and place it over the cilantro to loosely cover the leaves. Store the cilantro in the refrigerator, as the tender leaves prefer cooler temperatures, and change the water if/when you notice it starting to discolor. Stored this way, cilantro can last up to two weeks. Hold off on washing the cilantro until right before you use it, as excess moisture causes it to rot more quickly.

To freeze cilantro, we suggest blending it and freezing it in an ice cube tray. Using a food processor or blender, combine clean cilantro with just enough water or olive oil to create a smooth mixture, then pour it into an ice cube tray for later use. 

Citrus Fruits

Because netting for lemons, oranges, and limes is dangerous to sea life and birds, these fruits should always be bought loose. You can keep them out at room temperature, but once they're past peak ripeness, storing them in the fridge will help them last longer. (The same goes for tomatoes and avocados.) If your citrus starts to turn, you can slice the fruit up and freeze it: Frozen citrus is great as ice cubes for drinks.

Cucumbers

Wash cucumbers as soon as you bring them home from the grocery store. Make sure they're thoroughly dry as excess water will spoil them, then wrap each in a cloth or plastic wrap and store it in an airtight container. The plastic wrap acts as a shield and locks in moisture, which prevents the cukes from ripening and becoming mushy.

Garlic

Store heads of garlic in a cool, dry place with plenty of air circulation. For example, a basket on your counter (out of the sun) would work well. Garlic is best kept in a cool (not cold) place, so avoid putting it in the refrigerator unless you plan to use it all within a few days.

You can freeze garlic in pretty much every form: whole heads, peeled, and grated. For peeled cloves, lay them out on a baking sheet and freeze them until solid before storing them in a bag in the freezer.

I read the best way to store onion and garlic is the punch many holes in a paper bag, it will last. I tried with garlic, and it has remained in the same condition for more than 2 months.

Ginger

To help your ginger stay fresher for longer, make sure to place it in an air-tight food storage container or sealed plastic bag, and then store it in the crisper drawer in the fridge. This will help keep it fresh for a month, or even longer.

Got your eyes on the freezer? Make sure to wash and dry the ginger root before you freeze it, and store it in a plastic bag or freezer-friendly container.

According to me, the best way to store ginger outside the fridge in any small bowl.

Grapes

Whole grapes should be washed, patted dry, and then stored in a well-ventilated container in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. This will allow them to last for up to three weeks. You’ll want to avoid putting them into an airtight container or plastic bag, since that prevents air circulation. 

To freeze grapes, simply rinse and dry them and spread them out on a lined baking sheet. Place them in the freezer for a few hours or overnight, and once they’re frozen, you can put them in a storage container so they’re easily accessible. 

Herbs

A great hack for storing fresh basil and herbs is to chop the leaves in a food processor and place them in an ice cube tray with a little olive oil and store them in the freezer. When basil is needed for a dish, just pop in a ready-made ice cube.

Lettuce

For most lettuce varieties, such as romaine and spinach, start by removing the lettuce from its packaging and discard any damaged outer leaves. Next, wrap the heads in paper towels, and place them in fresh plastic bags in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer. Don’t separate the leaves or wash them until the day you’re planning to eat them; whole heads stay fresher much longer than individual leaves, and water causes greens to wilt

However, for iceberg lettuce the storage process looks a little different. We suggest keeping any iceberg lettuce in its original packaging in your fridge’s crisper drawer until the day you’re ready to use it. Don’t break up or wash iceberg lettuce until you’re ready to eat it, as the excess water will cause it to deteriorate.

And if you're lucky enough to have fresh lettuce straight from your backyard garden, when to wash the greens is up to you. If they look clean, store as you would other lettuce types. If you harvest a head of lettuce that’s extra gritty and might have some bugs tucked inside, go ahead and wash your veggies to avoid getting your fridge all dirty. After washing the greens, store them in plastic bags with paper towels to absorb moisture, and tuck everything into your fridge’s crisper drawer. Just know that washing greens makes them go bad faster, so try to eat them within a couple days.

Mangoes

Unripe mangoes are best stored at room temperature, and not in the refrigerator. At room temperature, the fruits will continue to ripen, growing sweeter and softer over the course of a few days. To speed up the ripening process, place mangoes in a paper bag at room temperature. Once the mango yields slightly to the touch, it's ready to eat. If your mango is already ripe, go ahead and eat it or store it the fridge, where it will last for about five days.

To freeze a ripe mango, peel it and cut it into cubes or slices. Then, arrange the mango pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least two hours. Once the fruit pieces are frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag and squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible. Seal the bag tightly and label it with the date.

Mushrooms

If you’ve purchased pre-packaged mushrooms, store them as they are. Their original packaging should already be ventilated to keep them dry in the fridge. Otherwise, the best way to store whole mushrooms is in a brown paper bag lined with paper towels. There’s no need to close the bag tightly, as the airflow will help the mushrooms stay dry. Mushrooms, which are already high in water, release moisture as they sit, so they need absorbent packaging to stay fresh. Make sure not to wash the mushrooms until just before using them, as the excess water will cause them to rot more quickly. Store the mushrooms in the fridge to keep them fresher for longer. Stored this way, whole mushrooms can last for up to one week.

To freeze, clean the mushrooms, then store them in an airtight, freezer-safe bag or food storage container. Stored properly, mushrooms will last in the freezer for about two months.

Onions and Potatoes

Onions, potatoes, and shallots should be stored in a cool dark place to keep them fresh, like a basket in a cupboard or a cellar. Avoid storing these products in plastic bags, as this encourages spoilage. However, once cut, onions should be stored in a resealable bag in the fridge, where they will last for around a week. If you want your onions to last even longer, chop them up and store 'em in a container in the freezer.

And while potatoes don't thrive in the fridge, like onions, they can effectively be stored in the freezer. However, spuds will do best in the freezer if you prepare your potato recipe—think mashed potatoes or tater tot casserole— and then store the finished dish in a freezer-friendly container to enjoy later. You can also partially cook your potatoes, which will help remove some of the water from the spuds and make them less mushy when frozen.

Peaches

For peaches that are not yet ripe, store them on the counter at room temperature in a single layer (to avoid bruising) for a few days, or until they are nice and ripe. It's best to eat ripe peaches right away, but if that's not in the cards, store them in the refrigerator. The cool environment will slow down the ripening process and buy you a little time. In either scenario, wait to wash your peaches until right before you intend to eat them, as peach skins have a natural preservative to help protect the flesh.

For details on the best way to freeze peaches, click here.

Strawberries

To store strawberries, place a clean, dry paper towel in a container and put unwashed strawberries on top. Close the lid and place the container in the refrigerator.

To freeze pre-cut strawberries, which is ideal if you're using them in anything from a delicious dessert to a healthy smoothie, place the berries cut-side down on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet. Freeze the strawberries for a few hours, then place them in an air-tight container and put it back in the freezer. When using this method, frozen strawberries should stay fresh for about 10 to 12 months.

Tomatoes

If the tomatoes are not yet ripe, they are best stored on the counter for a few days until they ripen. (You'll know they're ripe when they're fragrant and give a little bit to the touch.) Once they're ripe, either consume them or go ahead and put them in the refrigerator to preserve their freshness. A ripe tomato can stay fresh in the refrigerator for about two weeks.

If you have a bounty of ripe tomatoes and you're not going to use them all, give them a rinse, let them dry, remove their stems, and freeze them in a freezer-proof container or bag.

Watermelon

Beautiful pattern with fresh watermelon slices on yellow bright background. Top View.        

If you're not eating your watermelon right away, store it on the countertop, but out of direct sunlight. In air conditioning or temperate weather, a fresh watermelon will be fine sitting on the counter for one to two weeks. If your watermelon is ripe and you don't have time to eat it, don't panic. But don't slice either. Slide that whole watermelon into the fridge, where it will stay fresh for two to three more weeks.

To freeze watermelon, cut it into small pieces and remove the seeds. Spread the watermelon pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and place the tray in the freezer for a few hours to flash-freeze the pieces. Once frozen, move the watermelon chunks to a freezer-safe container or storage bag, label it with the date, and return it to the freezer.  

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