Peeling a Black Sapote
Peeling a Black Sapote can be a messy almost impossible job. I have found that by freezing the fruit first I can then place it immediately under hot running water and the skin will literally just melt away. You can then set the fruit out for 10 to 15 minutes and it will thaw quickly allowing you to remove the seeds and seed membranes. You are now ready to use it in your favorite recipe or bag the fruit and refreeze it for later use.
 

Mango Reactions

I react to Mangos because of the relation that they have to Poison Ivy,  and have never  been able to peel them without gloves. However I have always been able to eat them. This year,however, each time I ate one my throat became irritated. I thought I was going to have to give them up completely.  I tried eating some that had been refrigerated and did not react.  I would not recommend that anyone with a severe  allergy attempt Mango in any form. I have no scientific data to substantiate that it was in deed the refrigeration that neutralized the agents in mango that irritates me. Perhaps it was just a coincidence but I would like to look further into this and welcome any comments from others who may have experienced the same thing. 

Freezing Lychee & Longan

For a year round treat we freeze bags of Longan and Lychee in their skins. Remove them from the freezer and let them thaw just enough that you can remove their skins and enjoy.

Drying Fruit

Drying fruit is a great way to preserve it. Almost any fruit can be sliced thin and dried or made into fruit leather, for a delicious snack. You can seal them in vacuumed sealed bags and freeze them for extended storage.

Fruit Cubes

I often juice or process my fruit so that it can be frozen in ice cube trays. Once frozen I bag them into freezer bags and store them in the freezer to use later in sauces or drinks. I do this with garlic, ginger and various herbs as well, sometimes combining them so that I have only to toss a few into the pan to flavor the whole meal in a snap.

Smoothies and Ice Cream in the blender

I have a very strong blender that can handle ice and frozen chunks, therefore I keep small bags of cut-up fruit in my freezer for smoothies and ice cream. The frozen fruit makes a nice thick frosty treat.