How do I tell if a cantaloupe is ripe?
I have a tough time telling if my cantaloupe is ripe (without opening it and trying it. Any suggestions?
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Cantaloupe should feel heavier than it looks and smell musky and sweet. Also you should be able to press your thumb in slightly on the bottom and there shouldn't be a lip around the stem.
If it smells over-sweet it's most likely over ripe. You can let a cantaloupe ripen on your counter top if you get one under-ripe
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Will a cantaloupe ripen on the counter?
Yes, cantaloupe does indeed ripen on the counter. However, if you wish to ripen them even faster, just throw them in a brown bag with a handful of apples or a banana and leave them on the counter (as long as it remains room temperature). Check back in a few days and you should be all set!How do you ripen a cantaloupe from the store?
Leave the melon out at room temperature until ripe. Usually, the process will only take about two days, if not quicker. Make sure that the place you store the melon is neither excessively cold or excessively hot. You should also avoid areas that are heavy in moisture or particularly drafty.More answers regarding how do I tell if a cantaloupe is ripe?
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the smell of the melon, peaches, etc. will tell you if they are ripe. the firmness of fruit will tell if overripe, however that won't work with melons. An overly sweet melon usually mean its too ripe.
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