Avocados ripen quickly.
The avocado dates somewhere between 7,000 and 5,000 B.C. The fruit originated in Mexico. Evidence shows that people domesticated the avocado in Peru around 750 B.C. Archaeologists found avocado seeds in Incan tombs. Avocados that are ripe have a soft feel. Unripened avocados are very hard. Speed up the ripening process with a few simple steps and make your guacamole.
Instructions
1. Place avocados on the countertop. They ripen naturally within a few days and are ready to use for your favorite guacamole recipe.
2. Place avocados in a paper bag. Add a banana or an apple to the bag. Both apples and bananas release a gas called ethylene, which is a ripening agent.
3. Close the paper bag tightly. Leave the bag at room temperature until ready to make guacamole. This usually takes two to five days depending on the avocado's initial ripeness.
4. Remove the avocados from the bag and refrigerate them, if the avocado fruit is ripe before it is needed. They will keep for an additional two to three days.
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