Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600754
10/13/97

### FREEZING PLANTAINS

        Freeze  leftover  plantains that have turned brown  and

    use
     them for cakes and breads.   Whole plantains will  hold

    their
    shape,  even when sliced, but will darken when frozen.

    Freeze
     the  fruit in the skin or peel it.   If  you  freeze

    plantains
     with  the peels on,  allow them to  thaw  fifteen

    minutes
    before peeling.   Use a blender,  food processor  or

    fork
     to  mash the plantains if you freeze them as a  puree.

    Add
    1 tablespoon of lemon juice to each cup of mashed fruit.

    Dry
    pack.

        For  a special treat in summer,  cut ripe plantains  in

    thirds,
     roll  them in a mixture of carob powder and  orange

    juice,
     then in unsweetened coconut or chopped nuts.  Insert

    a
     Popsicle  stick   in  each  plantain,  tray-freeze,  then

    transfer
    to  a  plastic  freezer bag.   Eat frozen.   Frozen

    plantains
     also  add  smooth,  thick  texture  to  ice cream

    mixtures
    in the blender or food processor prior to freezing.

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