Avocados are healthy but expensive fruits that last fresh for about 2 to 3 days and require proper freeze to prevent them from turning brown.
Freezing Avocados is the best viable option to keep them fresh when stocking up during their season at a lower price.
Thus, continue reading until the end to know the best ways to freeze Avocados to keep them fresh and creamy for almost six months.
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Best 4 Methods to Freeze Avocados Without Turning Brown
When exposed to oxygen in the air, the ripe Avocados gradually turn brown due to oxidation.
Thus, the quality of preparation and storage determines whether the Avocados will remain intact without turning brown.
Here are the four best methods to freeze Avocados without letting them turn brown.
1. Halved Avocados
Freezing Avocados that are cut into halves is the most commonly practiced method to preserve the beneficial fruit.
All you need to do is split cut the Avocados into two halves and remove the pit.
With great care, tightly wrap the fruit in plastic or cling wrap, ensuring no air bubbles inside it.
Alternatively, you can use a vacuum sealer after placing the halved Avocados in vacuum seal bags.
After that, label and date the sealed bag with wrapped halves and place them in a freezer.
2. Sliced Avocados
Freezing sliced Avocados involves one more step than that of freezing halved Avocados.
After peeling and pitting, you need to slice the Avocados into smaller pieces of your desired shape, then thoroughly sprinkle or brush citrous juice on all slices.
Now, lay them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze them for about an hour or so to make them solid.
After removing all air from the sealed bag containing sliced frozen Avocados, store them in a freezer.
3. Mashed or Puréed Avocados
Freezing mashed or puréed Avocados is much more suitable if you are going to use them later for guacamole and salad dressings.
After removing the pit and peeling the Avocados, you mash them alongside lemon or lime juice using your bare hands.
Otherwise, opt for a blender to make smooth, uniform and even Avocado purée.
Then, carefully place the mashed Avocados in a sealed or airtight bag and freeze them in a freezer.
4. Whole Avocados
Freezing whole Avocados is less preferred than other methods as the whole fruit is much more likely to become brown upon warming.
Nonetheless, you can freeze the whole Avocados. But before freezing, ensure the fruit is blemish or bruise-free.
Thoroughly wash and rinse the whole fruit and ensure to dry before wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap.
Now, place them in a Ziploc freezer bag and remove all air inside to avoid oxidation. After that, you can put them in a freezer to freeze.
Remember, the frozen whole Avocado tends to have a 3-6 months shelf life. So, ensure you consume it before its shelf life ends.
FAQs Regarding the Frozen Avocados
Do Avocados taste good after being frozen?
Freezing the Avocados does not alter the original, rich taste of the fruit. So, Avocados do taste good after being frozen.
However, the citrous juice used in processing can slightly affect and change the taste slightly.
Does fresh Avocado freeze well?
Yes, the fresh Avocados freeze well, but after thawing, they have a slightly faltered texture than when fresh.
How to thaw frozen Avocado?
Simply remove the frozen Avocado from the freezer and let it thaw slowly in the refrigerator overnight. Otherwise, thaw them at room temperature, which takes about an hour.
From Editors Note
Be Gentle & Avoid Rushing Defrosting Avocados
You have patiently waited to freeze the Avocados to prevent them from turning brown, so you would not want to rush defrosting.
Rapid thawing causes frozen Avocados to become watery, slimy and mushy with compromised texture.
