| Fruit is a big hit after a meal, especially when you | | | | different instructions. If you think to put berries in |
| are dinning with your family and guests. A fruit | | | | your platter, buy the stuffs just a day before the |
| platter complements a full course treat. It is a | | | | occasion as the berries ripen so quickly that it can |
| delicious and beautiful serving where a large dish is | | | | spoil the platter if kept in refrigerator for days. |
| decorated with various fresh fruits arranged in a | | | | Pineapple and melon must be bought at least |
| pattern. There are some methods which can be | | | | three days before you plan to serve the fruit |
| followed to make the fruit platter perfect fit for | | | | platter, for they ripen to reach the crescendo of |
| an occasion. The serving bowl, in which the fruits | | | | flavor and taste in these days. Apricots and plums |
| are served, must be a simple one. Always | | | | must be cut in halves or quarters for ease of |
| remember that a simple and soft color highlights | | | | chewing, and do not forget to remove the pits. |
| the fruits the most. Select ripe and firm fruits | | | | Cut the kiwis in rounds after they are peeled |
| with rich aroma, and wash and dry the fruits | | | | properly. Berries can be put on the platter as a |
| properly before making the preparation. Fruits like | | | | whole. If you want to put strawberries, they |
| apples, melons, berries, grapes, plums, apricots | | | | should be there with the green leaves to make |
| and kiwi go well for the best fruit platter. Not | | | | the platter look more attractive. The apples are |
| choosing soft fruits like Fuji, bananas, pears or | | | | to be put into the mixtures of water and lemon |
| peaches would be a wise decision as these fruits | | | | juice. Keep the grapes in group with 7-8 grapes in |
| discolor quickly. All fruits should have individual | | | | each stem so that the guests find it easy to |
| place in the platter so that it gains a uniform | | | | select the grapes from the platter. Once you |
| appearance. Sprinkle mint leaves and other | | | | prepare your fruit platter, serve it in cold and |
| ingredients to garnish the fruit platter. | | | | fresh form. |
| For different fruit platters, you have to follow | | | | |