In today's health-conscious era, the importance of properly cleaning fruits and vegetables cannot be overstated. Just like an artist cleans their canvas before creating a masterpiece, cleaning your produce is the first step before letting creativity take over in the kitchen.

When your fresh fruit starts nearing its final days, it can be tempting to toss it out. But your fruit deserves a second chance too. We see them not as castaways but as canvases for culinary creativity. Here are just a few creative ways you can avoid food waste by using your overripe produce to create refined recipes.