Freezing Mangoes

When mangoes are in season, harvest or buy extra, and freeze them for use later in recipes or smoothies. These beautiful orange fruit not only taste good but they are good for you. This is a guide about freezing mangoes.

It's easy to do, economical, and a no-brainer way to extend the life of anything sweet and fresh that's sitting on your counter.

Here's a simple method that'll allow you to freeze not just mangoes but almost any fruit.

1. Wash and dry fruit thoroughly.
2. If the fruit has a skin, peel it. Carve away any bruises, gashes, or other undesirable spots.
3. If your fruit is larger than bite-sized, cut or slice it into uniformly-sized pieces of your chosen size.
4. Pat your fruit dry again with a towel or paper towel. Aim to remove as much moisture as possible.
5. Transfer fruit to a tray covered with parchment paper. Spread fruit into a single layer. Cover with plastic cling wrap; transfer tray to the freezer, and freeze for several hours or up to overnight.
6. Remove your tray from freezer. Gently peel fruit off the parchment paper, and transfer to labeled freezer bags. Squeeze as much air as you can out of freezer bags before sealing them. 

Your fruit's ready to go, and will last for 6 to 9 months!