How to Keep Guacamole Fresh

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Transfer the guacamole to the smallest bowl it will fit in.. Smooth out the surface of the guacamole with a spoon, making it as flat as possible.. Spread a thin layer of sour cream over the surface of the guacamole.

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1

Transfer the guacamole to the smallest bowl it will fit in.

Step 1

Transfer the guacamole to the smallest bowl it will fit in.

2

Smooth out the surface of the guacamole with a spoon, making it as flat as possi

Step 2

Smooth out the surface of the guacamole with a spoon, making it as flat as possible.

3

Spread a thin layer of sour cream over the surface of the guacamole.

Step 3

Spread a thin layer of sour cream over the surface of the guacamole.

4

Wrap a sheet of plastic wrap over the sour cream.

Step 4

Wrap a sheet of plastic wrap over the sour cream.

5

Store the guacamole

Step 5

Store the guacamole

6

Transfer the guacamole into a container with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 6

Transfer the guacamole into a container with a tight-fitting lid.

7

Smooth the surface of the guacamole.

Step 7

Smooth the surface of the guacamole.

8

Add about ½ inch of lukewarm water.

Step 8

Add about ½ inch of lukewarm water.

9

Cover the container with the lid, and put it into the fridge.

Step 9

Cover the container with the lid, and put it into the fridge.

10

Pour the water out when you are ready to use the guacamole.

Step 10

Pour the water out when you are ready to use the guacamole.

11

Transfer the guacamole to the smallest bowl it will fit in.

Step 11

Transfer the guacamole to the smallest bowl it will fit in.

12

Smooth out the surface of the guacamole with a spoon, making it as flat as possi

Step 12

Smooth out the surface of the guacamole with a spoon, making it as flat as possible.

13

Consider sprinkling some lime juice, lemon juice, or olive oil over the surface

Step 13

Consider sprinkling some lime juice, lemon juice, or olive oil over the surface of the guacamole.

14

Smooth a sheet of plastic wrap over the guacamole.

Step 14

Smooth a sheet of plastic wrap over the guacamole.

15

Wrap the excess plastic wrap over the edges of the bowl.

Step 15

Wrap the excess plastic wrap over the edges of the bowl.

16

Store the guacamole in the fridge until you are ready to eat it.

Step 16

Store the guacamole in the fridge until you are ready to eat it.

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