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