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How To Freeze Fresh Papaya

Published: Jun 21, 2017 · Modified: Mar 31, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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How To Freeze Fresh Papaya

Fresh Papaya like most fresh fruit does not last very long once it has ripened. One of the easiest ways to preserve fresh Papaya is to freeze it. It's very easy to extend the shelf life of fresh papaya by freezing. Here is How To Freeze Fresh Papaya fruit.

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How To Freeze Fresh Papaya

Ingredients

  • 1 or more fresh ripe papayas

Directions

  1. Cut a medium size fresh papaya in half length wise.
  2. Remove the seeds and scrap any strings from the center.
  3. Slice each half of the papaya in slices.
  4. Cut the papaya slices into cubes.
  5. Place the cubed fresh papaya on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer until frozen.
  6. Place the frozen cubes of papaya into zip lock bags. Squeeze as much air out and seal.
  7. Or use a FoodSaver Vacuum sealer to seal the papaya in perfectly portioned amounts like I did.

How to Pick a Ripe Papaya?

An unripened papaya's skin will be green where as a a ripe papaya's skin will be yellow and possibly a bit orange depending on the variety of papaya you have purchased or grown. A fresh papaya will yield under the slight pressure of your thumb.

Unripened papaya's will ripen once picked. Set the unripened papaya on the counter. To extend the shelf life of a fresh papaya you can store it in the refrigerator and check it every couple of days. Refrigeration will slow down the ripening process of a fresh papaya.

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How To Cut a Fresh Papaya?

The flesh of a ripe papaya is very soft. Place the fresh papaya on a cutting board and with a sharp knife cut down the center length wise.

Using a spoon scoop the seeds and strings from the center of the papaya and discard. Or save them and plant your own papaya tree from the seeds.

Fresh papaya sliced and cubed before freezing via flouronmyface.com

Flash Freeze the Fresh Papaya before placing in freezer bags

Cubes of fresh Papaya ready for the freezer via flouronmyface.com

 

Freezer bag proportioned fresh papaya to freeze

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Cubed papaya in freezer bags.

How To Freeze Fresh Papaya

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
How to Freeze Fresh Papaya in portions to use in smoothies or other papaya recipes.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Condiment, Dessert, DIY
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Cups
Calories 1 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 whole or more Fresh Papayas
  • water
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Instructions 

  • Wash the skin of the papaya under cold running water.
  • Cut a medium size fresh papaya in half length wise.
  • Remove the seeds and scrape any strings from the center.
  • Slice each half of the papaya in slices.
  • Cut the papaya slices into cubes.
  • Place the cubed fresh papaya on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer until frozen.
  • Place the frozen cubes of papaya into zip lock bags. Squeeze as much air out and seal. Or use a FoodSaver Vacuum sealer to seal the papaya in perfectly portioned amounts like I did.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • Papaya is a low carb low calorie fruit.
  • Use frozen papaya to make smoothies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg
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