Weekly Fruit Prep
Ingredients:
- 1 whole watermelon 🍉
- 1 whole pineapple 🍍
- 1 whole honeydew melon 🍈
Supplies:
- Reusable 16-ounce containers (available on Amazon or at local stores)
Instructions:
- Prepare Your Workspace:
- Clean and sanitize your countertop and cutting boards.
- Gather a sharp knife, a large spoon, a peeler (if needed), and your reusable containers.
- Watermelon:
- Cut the watermelon in half: Use a large knife to cut through the center of the watermelon.
- Slice into quarters: Cut each half into two quarters.
- Remove the rind: Place a quarter flat side down on the cutting board. Carefully slice between the flesh and the rind to remove the rind.
- Cube the watermelon: Cut the watermelon flesh into bite-sized cubes.
- Portion into containers: Evenly distribute the cubes into your 16-ounce containers.
- Pineapple:
- Cut off the top and bottom: Lay the pineapple on its side and slice off the top (crown) and bottom.
- Remove the skin: Stand the pineapple upright and slice down the sides to remove the skin, cutting deep enough to remove the eyes (brown spots).
- Core the pineapple: Slice the pineapple into quarters lengthwise, then cut out the tough core from each quarter.
- Cube the pineapple: Cut the quarters into bite-sized pieces.
- Portion into containers: Evenly distribute the pineapple pieces into your containers.
- Honeydew Melon:
- Cut the honeydew in half: Use a large knife to slice through the middle.
- Remove the seeds: Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds from each half.
- Slice into quarters: Cut each half into quarters.
- Remove the rind: Place a quarter flat side down on the cutting board. Carefully slice between the flesh and the rind to remove the rind.
- Cube the honeydew: Cut the honeydew flesh into bite-sized cubes.
- Portion into containers: Evenly distribute the cubes into your containers.
- Store and Enjoy:
- Seal the containers: Ensure each container is tightly sealed to maintain freshness.
- Refrigerate: Store the containers in the refrigerator. The prepped fruit should stay fresh for about a week.
- Serve: Grab a container anytime you want a quick and healthy snack. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Stay Safe: Always use a sharp knife for cleaner cuts and to reduce the risk of slipping.
- Save Time: Consider prepping the fruit right after grocery shopping to have it ready for the week.
- Mix It Up: You can mix different types of fruit in each container for variety or keep them separate based on preference.
Enjoy your fresh, cost-effective, and delicious fruit all week long! 🤩😊✅
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