How to freeze grapes, mangoes & bananas

It is possible to freeze How to freeze grapes, mangoes and bananas but you do need to follow some basic rules to get the most out of your fruit. Check out our expert guide to freezing here.

Get the most from your favourite summer produce with the help of your freezer.

Once frozen, grapes mangoes and bananas last for up to 12 months, which means you can enjoy summer fruit right into winter.

Grapes

Wash and dry small clusters of sweet seedless grapes, then place in sealable plastic bags and store in the freezer. Or, remove the grapes from the stems and place, in a single layer, on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Freeze until firm, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer. To serve, simply remove the grapes from the freezer and eat them straightaway, still frozen, as a healthy snack.

Mangoes

Stock up on mangoes while they’re in season (October to March), then freeze them so you can enjoy them for longer. To freeze, remove the cheeks and peel. Wrap each cheek in plastic wrap and place, in a single layer, on a baking tray. Place in the freezer. When firm, transfer the wrapped cheeks to an airtight container. Return to the freezer. Once thawed, chop the flesh and add to your morning cereal or use it to make smoothies or cocktails.

Bananas

Ripe bananas only last for a few days before they go brown and soft. To freeze, place unpeeled bananas in an airtight container in the freezer. The skin will turn black but the flesh will retain its flavour. Thaw bananas, then peel and coarsely chop the flesh. Blend with milk, honey, cinnamon and ice-cream or frozen yoghurt to make a banana milkshake. You can also mash the flesh and stir it into cake or muffin mixtures before baking.

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