Fruit is an important part of our daily diet. Of course, it does not stay fresh forever and this means that you cannot really make the most of deals and savings since they will spoil before you have the chance to eat it all. That said, you can preserve fruit in a number of ways. Here are three ways in which you can help fruit last longer and avoid throwing any out.

Canned fruit

One of the easiest ways in which you can preserve fruit is by canning or bottling. Is is especially great if your fruit is perfectly ripe and you don’t want another day to go by since they could turn bad any moment. All you need to do is wash your fruit, remove any seeds and cut into small pieces. Depending on the type of fruit, you can peel them too. You can then place them in water with sugar and boil until the fruit becomes tender. Remove the pot from heat and prepare your jars. You will need to clean them and warm them up before placing your fruit along with the syrup inside. Store in a dry, cool place for months. Once opened, you will need to refrigerate the jar.

Frozen fruit

If you have room in your freezer, freezing is a great way to preserve fruit. Like with canning, you will need to clean and cut your fruit first. It’s a good idea to freeze in portions so that they can be easily used. Remember, you can use them in smoothies and baked goods and they will keep in the freezer for up to 9 months!

Dried fruit

If you want to preserve fruit and make a delicious healthy snack, you should try dehydration. You can use a dehydrator if you have one or you can use your oven. In your oven, you need to set it to the coolest temperature and be sure to turn on the fan. Once you are happy that your fruit has dried out enough, you can store them in an airtight container for several months.

These three methods will ensure that you preserve fruit and enjoy it rather than tossing it out. Of course, if your fruit is on the verge of going bad, you can also make some delicious jam. All you need to do is clean, pit and boil the fruit with sugar and a little bit of water. Store in jars for months and you never need to buy jam again.