How to Force Bananas to Ripen (4 Steps)

Banana devotees have differing opinions when it comes to the perfect ripeness of the fruit, but many love a banana that beckons with a bright yellow skin dotted with freckled brown spots. Since bananas are picked from their trees when they're unripe, however, the fruit you find in stores is likely to be hard and green. You can speed up the fruit's natural ripening process with just two common household items. Keep bananas perfect by storing them in the fridge once they reach your desired level of ripeness. They skin will turn brown, but the fruit inside will remain the same.