Why should the juiciest fruits only be a summer fling? Make the most of summer’s bounty and savour your fruit in these three creative ways. Now you can eat summer fruit all year long. 

Freezing 

Want to eat delicious mango and watermelon in the colder seasons without paying an arm and a leg for fruit that has been imported? Make the freezer your best friend in summer to savour the juicy in-season fruit for the rest of the year. Not only is freezing a budget-friendly way of preserving your fruit for later, but it will also lock up the healthy nutrients in those fruits (perfect for smoothies).  

Wash, peel and cut up the fruit as desired and place on a baking sheet. Make sure the fruits are not touching each other before placing your sheet in the freezer. Then, once frozen, place your fruit into freezer-friendly containers or Ziplock bags and store them in the freezer.  

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Drying 

Did you know that drying fruit was one of the earliest (and easiest) practices to preserve food? Dried fruit has a long shelf life, and these healthy bites make for a delicious snack (plus it’s a great add-on to any charcuterie board). But what exactly is it? Drying refers to dehydrating food by removing moisture that bacteria and moulds need to grow. You can either use air-drying or use an appliance like an oven or an electric dehydrator.  

Making jam 

A delicious fruit jam on a slice (or two) of warm, fresh bread? Yes, please! One of the best ways to preserve summer’s bounty is to make a jam or compote. Choose ripe fruit, add sugar and a splash of lemon juice and cook them down until they reach a thick, spreadable consistency. It’s that easy! Remember to sterilise the jars or use a hot-water-bath process to keep those jars safe. 

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