Preserving Fresh Fruit for Lunch Boxes
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| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Allergy / Intolerance | Amines, Artificial Addititives, Artificial Colours, Dairy, Egg, Glutamates, Preservatives, Salicylates, Wheat |
| Suitable for | Dairy / Lactose Free, Gluten Free, RPAH Elimination Diet - Low Chemical / Failsafe, RPAH Elimination Diet - Moderate Chemical, Salicylate Challenge |
| Meal type | Lunch Box |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold |
| Occasion | Picnic |
| Website | Planning with Kids |
Preserving freshly cut fruit for lunch boxes, preventing the fruit from turning brown.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Fresh pears or Red/Golden Delicious apples
Directions
| 1. | In a large bowl combine the water and salt. |
| 2. | Peel and cut the fruit and place into the salty water to soak for 5 minutes. |
| 3. | Remove the fruit and rinse under cold water then pat dry with paper towel. |
| 4. | Place into an airtight container until ready to eat. |
Note
Low Chemical / Failsafe, Moderate Salicylates
Use pears for low chemical fruit, or Red/Golden delicious apples if moderate salicylates are tolerated.
