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