2006-11-20 12:35:14 · 8 answers · asked by Samantha . 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Put in a paper bag with an apple in it (the apple naturally gives off the same gas that is used to ripen bananas).
2006-11-21 05:22:43 · answer #1 · answered by Paul W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about ripen, but to choose a ripe one, you have to pick one with a soft 'button'. (opposite of the stem side) and if it doesn't budge when pressed, it's not ripe, but if you can budge it, even just a little, then it's ripening up nicely. Can probably be eaten that day and be delicious, BUT the button can't be too pressable or it's over ripe and it will be just mushy and gross.
If you need it in a day or two, pick one that has the button that will move but not hard... that way it's known to have a little 'give' in the ripening department, but on it's way. I never worried about HOW to ripen it. good luck.
2006-11-20 12:43:15 · answer #2 · answered by Valeria 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leave it sitting out at room temperature. I guess you could try the brown bag trick to hasten the ripening. Keep an eye on it, though.
2006-11-20 12:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by Darby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put mine on top of my refrigerator for a few days. I know when it is ripe enough to eat because I can smell it every couple days until it is fragrant.
2006-11-20 12:45:33 · answer #4 · answered by godsgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it set on the counter and when it statrs to smell like garbage it's ripe!
2006-11-20 12:38:19 · answer #5 · answered by Fireman T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like any other fruit... place it in a paper bag (preferrably with other fruits) and let it sit on the counter. (I mild temperature works the best)
2006-11-20 12:37:07 · answer #6 · answered by kakkoiboi82 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put it in a brown paper bag
2006-11-20 12:53:57 · answer #7 · answered by plumcouch30 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't refrigerate it
2006-11-20 12:37:15 · answer #8 · answered by puresatin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋