Can You Freeze Kiwi? Yes — Here’s 3 Ways to Use It

Kiwi is the perfect refreshing snack for warm summer days. Freezing kiwi is easy, but there is only one way to do it right: that is, as purée.

Kiwi is an excellent source of vitamin C and adds a nice pop of color to any fruit platter. It is grown all over the world, though domestic cultivation takes place on the west coast, in states like California, Oregon, and Washington. 

Kiwi will last several days at room temperature, and up to 4 weeks when refrigerated. If that’s not enough time for you, you can easily freeze kiwi and store it for several months in the freezer. When it’s time to freeze kiwi, be sure to choose fruit that is fully ripe — you can tell by pressing gently with your fingers; if the fruit feels slightly soft to the touch, it’s ready. Learn how to easily freeze kiwi with this simple method. 

Freeze Kiwi as Purée

The best way to freeze kiwi is as purée. It doesn’t take up much space in your freezer and it can be utilized in many different ways. Unless you’re allergic to kiwi skin, you can eat the entire fruit — the skin contains a lot of valuable fiber. 

Making Kiwi Purée 

1. Take the kiwis you want to freeze, and give them a good wash in the sink. 
2. Place the whole kiwis into a blender, and blitz until smooth. 
3. Alternatively, you can remove the skin and blitz the green kiwi fruit. 

How to Freeze Kiwi Purée

1. Pour the kiwi purée into ice cube trays, or another mold. 
2. Place in the freezer for 4-6 hours, or until the kiwi is frozen. 
3. Transfer the kiwi cubes to a sealable and reusable container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

3 Easy Recipes With Frozen Kiwi

Frozen kiwi purée works well for things like foods or beverages that are going to be made in a blender.

Frozen kiwi recipes:

1. Healthy green juice: Toss in frozen kiwi, a handful of spinach, celery, apple and ginger for a refreshing juice that packs a nutrient punch
2. Preworkout smoothie: Get energized for your workout by throwing in some kiwi with your other smoothie ingredients.
3. Homemade slushies: Unwind at the end of the day with an alchohol-free slushie made with your favorite fruit.

You can also use leftover frozen kiwi as baby food, in cocktails, to tenderize meat, or even as an antioxidant exfoliator. 

In order to use frozen kiwi purée, you’ll want to defrost it in the fridge overnight. Depending on your taste preferences, you might want to add a bit of natural sweetener to help brighten the tart flavor. 

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