“Darn, I forgot the apples in the fruit basket and now they’re all soft…” – We’ve all been there, wondering what to do with overripe fruit. It would be a shame to throw them away, especially when you know they’re bursting with sugar! So why not make the most of them by giving them a second life (everyone deserves a second chance;)). Let’s dive into 7 anti-waste tips!
Jam, a true classic
A simple but very tasty recipe: jam! Take the desired amount of bruised fruit and cut it into small pieces. In a bowl, add the fruit, sugar (500g of sugar for 1kg of cut fruit) and lemon juice. Let the mixture simmer for 1 hour so that the aged fruit releases its juice. In a saucepan, bring the mixture to a boil and stir until the jam reaches the desired consistency. Finally, all you have to do is pour the hot jam into sterilized jars and let them cool to room temperature. You now have a fruity and authentic touch to liven up your breakfast! Enjoy 🙂
*Our little tip to know if the jam is ready: place a small amount of hot jam on a cold plate. If the jam doesn't run and sets quickly, it means it's ready!
Fruit purée, another safe bet
Similar to jam, you can make purée from any overripe fruit. To do this, cut the fruit into cubes and cook them for a few minutes with a drizzle of water covering them. Once you like the texture, spice up your preparation with any spice (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg…) and voilà! You have a naturally sweet fruit purée!
Sorbet
With the arrival of warmer weather, how about cooling down with a delicious homemade sorbet? Nothing could be simpler: blend the bruised fruits and store everything in the freezer. An easy anti-waste tip that will delight your taste buds this summer 😉
Dried fruits, a tried and tested recipe
What if we used shriveled fruits to make dried fruits? The process is super simple! Cut the fruits into slices/small pieces of your desired size and bake them at 70 degrees with fan-assisted heat. Allow between 4 to 12 hours for drying (a good way to test your patience :)). For the more patient, you can opt for the natural air-drying option, which takes several days. You'll then have dried fruits for the whole year to store in an airtight and opaque jar if possible.
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