How to Freeze Avocados

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Leftover avocado doesn't need to be composted; if you've got a glut of avocado, freeze it. Especially since avocados seem to spoil when you turn your back, knowing how to freeze them properly is a life (and money) saver.

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Puréed Avocado

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To peel, cut the avocado in half around the seed. Twist each half to open it up. Use a teaspoon to lift out the seed.^{[1]
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Puree the avocados. Set up your food processor. Add the avocado and for every two avocados, add one tablespoon of lemon or lime juice. Puree.
- If you can't puree the avocados, then mash them with a fork.
Leave a small space between the puree and the lid.^{[2]
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The avocado can be kept frozen for up to 5-6 months.
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Use. After freezing, pureed avocado is good use in dips, guacamole, soups, salads, sandwich or wrap spreads and for frosting mixes that use avocado.
- To thaw, leave the container in the refrigerator 12 to 24 hours before use, to allow gradual thawing. If you can't wait that long, place into a bowl and run cold water over it.

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The frozen avocado resulting from this method won't be as pretty as fresh, and it'll break down less nicely than puree. However, it's quick and it's very usable provided you add it to dishes or baking batters.

Wrap in foil or plastic food wrap.
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Label and date the bag.
The resulting pulp works well in guacamole, chocolate pudding, cake batter, etc.^{[4]
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Can you freeze a whole avocado?

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You could but it isn't advisable because a whole frozen avocado is hard to skin and can take a long time to thaw before you can pit it.

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How do you defrost an avocado?

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Let it thaw overnight in the fridge or if you have a bag of puree you can place it in a bowl of cold water to thaw faster. Remember that if you did not apply any lemon juice to the avocado before freezing it, it may brown rapidly after it thaws.

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Can you freeze Wholly Guacamole dip?

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According to Wholly Guacamole themselves their guacamole can be frozen for up to 3 months. They recommend thawing by placing it in the fridge the day before or placing a tub directly in a bowl of cold water to thaw faster.

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White vinegar can be used in place of lemon or lime juice. The juice or vinegar help prevent the avocado from browning.^{[5]
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If you plan on using smaller quantities of avocado, or if you don't have an airtight container to use, you can freeze the puréed avocado it in ice cube trays and then transfer it to a ziploc freezer bag for storage.

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Whole avocados cannot be frozen; they turn out to be a mushy mess. Chunks and slices do not work either––the avocado needs to be mashed or pureed.

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