Fruit Platter

Here’s a simple and beautiful Fruit Platter Recipe perfect for parties, brunches, or a healthy dessert.

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🍇 Fresh Fruit Platter Recipe

🧺 Ingredients (Pick and Mix)

Choose a variety of colors, textures, and flavors:

Fruits (fresh and ripe):

• Berries: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries

• Melons: watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew (cut into cubes or use a melon baller)

• Citrus: orange slices, mandarin segments, grapefruit

• Tropical: pineapple (sliced or spears), mango (sliced), kiwi (sliced or halved), papaya

• Stone fruits: peaches, plums, nectarines (sliced)

• Grapes: red or green, whole or halved

• Apples and pears: sliced and soaked in lemon water to prevent browning

• Bananas: optional—slice just before serving to avoid browning

Optional Garnishes:

• Fresh mint leaves

• Edible flowers (like pansies or nasturtiums)

• Lemon or lime wedges

🧂 Optional Dips (serve on the side):

• Honey yogurt dip: mix Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla

• Chocolate sauce

• Coconut whipped cream

• Peanut butter or almond butter

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🍴 Instructions

1. Wash & Prep: Wash all fruits thoroughly. Peel and cut as needed. Soak apples/pears in lemon water for 5 minutes.

2. Choose a Platter: Use a large board, tray, or plate.

3. Arrange Artfully:

   • Start with larger fruit pieces or piles (like melon chunks or pineapple spears).

   • Add smaller fruits (berries, grapes) in between.

   • Mix colors and shapes for visual interest.

   • Tuck in mint leaves or edible flowers for freshness.

4. Serve Immediately or cover with plastic wrap and chill until serving (within a few hours).

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✅ Tips

• Keep bananas or apples off if making far in advance.

• Add toothpicks or mini skewers for easy picking.

• For a holiday twist, use cookie cutters to shape melons or pineapples.