How to Keep Cut Fruit Fresh Longer (No More Soggy Fruit)

I love prepping cut fruit for the week, but it always gets soggy and brown after a day or two. I used to throw away so much cut fruit until I found these simple methods that keep cut fruit fresh for up to a week. In this guide, I'll show you the best ways to keep different types of cut fruit fresh.

For Apples and Pears

Apples and pears turn brown really fast when cut. This method keeps them fresh and white for up to a week.

1. Fill a bowl with 4 cups of cold water and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
2. Soak the cut fruit in the lemon water for 5 minutes.
3. Drain the fruit and pat it dry with a paper towel.
4. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge.

For Berries (Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries)

Berries get moldy really fast. This vinegar wash method kills mold spores and keeps berries fresh for up to a week.

1. Fill a bowl with 1 part white vinegar and 10 parts cold water.
2. Soak the berries in the vinegar water for 5 minutes.
3. Rinse the berries thoroughly with cold water.
4. Pat them completely dry with a paper towel.
5. Store them in an airtight container lined with a paper towel in the fridge.

For Melon, Pineapple, and Mango

These fruits don't turn brown, but they get soggy fast. This method keeps them crisp and fresh for up to 5 days.

1. Cut the fruit into chunks.
2. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
3. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge.

Pro Tip

Never store cut fruit in plastic bags. They trap moisture and make the fruit get soggy and moldy faster. Always use airtight containers.

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