Cutting into an avocado to find it’s gone all brown and inedible on the inside is every foodie’s worst nightmare – but one woman has shared a simple storage hack
Discovering a brown and mushy avocado can be a real downer, especially when you’re in the middle of rustling up some food. Avocados, a staple for brunch enthusiasts, are notorious for their fleeting perfect ripeness, often leaving us with no choice but to bin them if we miss that narrow window.
But fear not, an ingenious tip from a culinary expert on social media claims to keep your avos fresh for an astonishing ‘three months’, potentially saving those precious fruits from the bin. Instagram’s @lilsipper, also known as Bethany, is the brains behind this life-altering hack.
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With over 1.3 million followers hanging onto her every word, it’s no surprise her avocado-saving method has caught the attention of food lovers everywhere.
In her latest Instagram reel, Bethany unveils a three-month-old avocado that still boasts its lush green hue, all thanks to her clever preservation technique, reports the Express.
Her secret? “This is a trick I do when I have too many ripe avocados at once.” For those who find themselves with a surplus of ripe avocados but aren’t ready to eat them, Bethany’s solution is simple: chuck them in the freezer, where they can last for ‘months’.
Bethany further advises: “When you’re ready to use, just run them under hot water and sit them on the counter for a few minutes and you’re good to go. Enjoy!”.
Further detailing in the caption, Bethany explained: “The reason I even tried this was because back in 2020 lockdown, I had a bunch of ripe avocados and I didn’t want to waste them, nor go to the grocery store multiple times unless absolutely necessary…. and it worked so well! 4 years later it’s still a staple hack in my home and it will be in yours too!”
In the comments beneath her video, people lavished praise on Bethany for her nifty trick, while others chipped in with their own avocado-preservation tips. Some pointed out the technique is especially useful for whipping up smoothies or ice cream with avocados.
One enthusiast gushed: “Never thought about freezing an avocado!” Another chimed in: “I’ve been doing this for many years.” Someone else proclaimed: “Best hack I’ve ever seen.”
A further tipster suggested: “Submerge ripe avo in a container with water and leave in the fridge. Lasts weeks.”
Nevertheless, there were those who mentioned that the avocado hack didn’t pan out for them – meaning it might just be one to trial and see if it takes your fancy.
