The only downside to the tangerine season is the high risk of getting sour fruit.
If this happened to you, don’t rush to get upset: there are several ways to help fix the situation.
Ripening on the windowsill
“Green” tangerines can ripen quite well at home if you leave them in a place filled with bright sunlight, or leave them near a heat source (an excellent option is near a radiator).
If your apartment has windows facing south, place the tangerines on the windowsill so that they do not touch each other and wait 3-5 days.
To speed up the process of turning sour fruits into sweet ones, you can place bananas or apples nearby.
Microwave heating
Try sweetening citrus fruits by microwaving them on high for 30 seconds.
Important: once inside, the tangerines may explode, so first make cuts on each of them with a knife, or pierce the peel with a toothpick.
True, after this life hack the fruit won’t last long, so warm it up just before eating it.
Soaking in warm water
To enhance the sweetness of the tangerines, soak them in water at 40-45 degrees for 101-5 minutes.
After the specified time, take a sample and, if you deem it necessary, wait a few more minutes.
