How to keep pumpkins fresh for up to 3 weeks: expert tips

With the arrival of autumn, we begin to want even more comfort and home warmth. Delicious dishes made from seasonal vegetables that have an incredible flavor are the best way to achieve this.

One of the most popular fall products is pumpkin. It can be used to make a variety of soups, casseroles, salads, and even coffee. Therefore, this is exactly the product that every home should have in stock in the fall season. Richard Price, a fruit and vegetable specialist at Britsuperstore, told Mirror how to keep pumpkins fresh for 3 weeks.

As it turns out, there's only one product you need to keep pumpkins fresh for as long as possible - vinegar. With vinegar, you no longer have to throw away rotten pumpkins instead of preparing delicious dishes with fresh ones.

How to keep pumpkins fresh

1.First you need to prepare a solution of vinegar and water in a ratio of 1:10.

2. Immerse the pumpkin in the solution for 10-20 minutes, carefully rotating it so that all sides are covered.

3.After soaking, dry it or leave it to air dry in a well-ventilated area.

4. Rinse the pumpkin under fresh running water to rinse off any remaining vinegar solution.

5. Put the pumpkin in the pantry or a dark, cold room.