Ripen Plums Fast With This Simple Kitchen Hack

Toss your unripe plums into a clean paper bag. Fold the top over to trap the ethylene gas they naturally release. This speeds up ripening way more than just leaving them out. For an even quicker boost, add a ripe banana to the bag. Bananas pump out extra ethylene, making your plums soften up in record time. Keep the bag at room temp—think 68-77°F. Don’t put it in the fridge or a sunny window. Too cold or too hot, and your plums will get weird or rot. Check them daily. Give a gentle squeeze—if they’re soft and smell sweet, they’re ready. If they’re still hard, leave them a bit longer. If they’re mushy, you waited too long! Once ripe, eat them right away or stash them in the fridge to keep them fresh. If you have too many, freeze the extras for smoothies or desserts later. Super easy and no more biting into rock-hard plums! #PlumTips #FruitHacks #KitchenHacks #Food #Cooking