Store the mango in an airtight container for 6 to 12 months. If you keep it in the fridge, it could even last for 1 to 2 years. Keep an eye out for discoloration, excessive hardness, or a bad smell—these are all indicators that it’s time to throw out the dried mango.
Transfer the mango pieces into a vessel with flat surface. Keep them in the fridge for an hour, without putting on a lid. After one hour, take it out and separate the pieces that are stuck together. Put them in a zip lock bag or a regular plastic cover. Fold the cover and store in an air tight container. Keep this container in the fridge. The mangoes will be fresh for up to a year if stored like this. RELATED ARTICLES
The monsoon rains are here and that means the mango season in Kerala is officially over. Yet, there are some trees here and there across the state still bearing the seasonal fruits. Not for long though. Once the rains set in, the mango trees will soon become bare and the local varieties will no longer be available. But worry not. We have the perfect solution for you to be able to enjoy the tangy goodness of raw mangoes throughout the year. Photo: Jibin Chempola/Manorama
Mangoes can be stored for up to a year, if done correctly. First, remove the skin and cut the mangoes into small pieces. Mix 2 tsp sugar and 2 tsp white vinegar in some water. Soak the mango pieces in this liquid for 10 minutes. Spread the soaked mango pieces on a piece of clean and dry cloth. You could also wipe the water using a tissue or another cloth. Photo: Shutterstock/Realitys
There are multiple ways to cling to your favourite fruit a little while longer, and most of them involve life in the freezer
May 28, 2020 03:58 pm | Updated May 29, 2020 05:48 pm IST – Hyderabad
“How many have you eaten today?” is the first refrain for mango lovers around the country. They wait in anticipation all year, for the fruit to arrive, and when it does, show their love for it in multiple ways. Eat it with ice cream, custard or with curd rice, as is done in some homes. Or relish it on its own, as a fruit chopped and chilled. The combinations for mangoes are a dime a dozen, but only for as long as it is in season.
When the mango season is over, what can one do?
As it turns out, one can do a lot, especially when you need mango purée to make your speciality mousse, or for your secret cheesecake recipe. The first step to follow while freezing mangoes, always, is to wash and wipe them without peeling.
Frozen whole: If one does not really care for the looks, then mangoes with the peel can be shoved into the freezer in a ziplock bag. It will lose outer appeal and take up a lot of space. This can be done if you are freezing one or two mangoes only.
Frozen raw: A lot of people use raw mangoes as a souring agent in their curries while cooking or for desserts. The best way to freeze raw mangoes is to cut them into slices after peeling and let them sit on a tray covered with a cloth or parchment paper to soak the extra moisture.
When you do this, make sure that the pieces either overlap or touch each other. After about 20 to 30 minutes have passed, place the tray/plate in the freezer. Let them chill for two or three hours. After they have chilled completely, gather the pieces and store in a ziplock bag or airtight box.
Mango cubes: Cut them into cubes of required size. Spread them on a tray such that the cubes do not stick to each other. Place the tray in the freezer and freeze for 3-4 hours. Once frozen, gather them all and gently place frozen mango cubes in a ziplock bag and store in the freezer.
All-time purée: For the purée, take firm yet ripe mangoes. Peel and chop them, blitz them in a food processor with sugar. Let it cool at room temperature, then transfer to airtight containers. Sugar acts as a preservative and allows you to scoop out the required portion once it is frozen.
Pro tip: When storing mango purée, add two or three tablespoons of sugar per mango.
How to store Mangoes for more than a year
FAQ
How do you store raw mangoes for one year?
How do you keep mangoes from spoiling?
How do you prolong the shelf life of a mango?
How long can you keep frozen mangoes?
Place mangoes in the freezer uncovered for 1-2 hours or until completely frozen. Then transfer to zip-top freezer bags or airtight containers, removing as much air as possible. Label bags with the contents and date. Frozen mango will keep for 6–12 months at 0°F. 5. Enjoy!
How do you freeze leftover mangoes?
Pack and seal Ziploc bags with your leftover mangoes. Put your mango pieces into Ziploc bags without placing any pieces on top of each other. Push as much oxygen out of the bags as possible before you seal them. Place your Ziploc bags in the freezer horizontally.
Can you freeze ripe mangoes?
Place the mango pieces into a baking tray or shallow casserole dish and freeze for 3 – 5 hours or until firm. How do you store ripe mangoes in the freezer? Transfer the mango pieces to a ziplock bag or airtight container. Label with the current date and return them to the freezer where they will last up to ten months.
How do you store frozen mango?
Seal the bag tightly and label and date it. Frozen mango is perfect for blended frozen drinks or smoothies. Or, you can defrost the pieces by transferring them to the fridge overnight or by placing the bag of frozen chunks in a pot of cold water for 3 hours.