![]() PRO TIP: When serving pineapple and papaya, I like to hollow the shell, use a melon baller for the fruit and then pile it back into the shell. I like to use nasturtiums, marigolds, pansies etc. They look so lovely on the tray of fruit.Įdible flowers - they add more colour and look so pretty. Herbs - particularly mint, but a few long sprigs of rosemary or thyme could work well too. Orange slices - nice and zesty! Tip: leave a small dish for people to leave their peels in. For small dried fruits, put them into a small dish so they don't get lost in the fruit tray. Dates are lovely and sweet, cranberries make it a festive Christmas fruit platter, raisins are always popular and dried mango or apples are great too. ![]() Plus, they have such a beautiful color inside that it adds another pretty layer to your fruit display.ĭried fruit (particularly for an autumn/winter fruit platter). Then they're bite-sized so people don't wonder if they can eat the skin - hint: yes you eat the skin of figs. More fruit platter ideasįresh figs - not everyone will know how to eat these, so I like to slice them into quarters. Check out speciality shops for interesting tropical fruit.īerries - plump, ripe, juicy berries are always a winner on a fruit platter. Tropical fruit - the top of a pineapple can be included for height, while dragonfruit looks vibrant. Melons - they're firmer so make a great base for the softer berries and fruits. If you have too much, leftover fruit can be frozen or used in smoothies or other recipes. You'll want to get quite a lot of fruit because the best fruit trays are piled high. Look for a variety of types and aim for a rainbow of colours. Making sure your fruit is fresh, ripe and flavourful is key to creating an amazing fruit platter that gets devoured by guests. It goes without saying that fresh seasonal fruit is best for your fruit tray.Ĭheck out your local farm shops, fruit and vegetable stands and CSA veg box schemes as they'll likely have the best ingredients. Ways to make it extra special include placing the fruit onto a cake stand, adding sprigs of mint and including a selection of fruit dip. From choosing the fruit to how to display it, read on for the Ultimate Fruit Platter Recipe!
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