We often buy green bananas in the store: sometimes because there is no other choice, and sometimes consciously, because such fruits will definitely last a long time, gradually ripening at home.
But sometimes the maturation process takes too long.
What to do if you are going to make banana muffins or have a snack on a ripe banana, and the fruit is still bitter, hard and green, said Yulia Arkhipova, an expert of the online publication BelNovosti, a chef.
How to Ripen Bananas in 1 Hour
If you need to get ripe bananas quickly, use the baking method. This method is very simple:
- Line a baking sheet or loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Preheat oven to 150 degrees.
- Place the bananas on a baking sheet (note, do not peel them, leave the fruit unpeeled).
- Bake the fruit in the oven, setting the timer for 1 hour.
When you open the oven door, you will see that the banana peel has turned black. Don't be alarmed - the banana pulp will be soft, sweet and delicious.
Let the bananas cool, peel them and you can use them to add to dough, smoothies, fruit salad and other dishes.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
