Use fresh fruits that are in season for your display.
A fresh fruit platter gives reception attendees a healthy alternative to baked goods or salted snacks. When you arrange fresh fruit for a reception, choose fruit in season and use them to create an attractive display by mixing fruit colors and grouping similar items together on the tray. Add dips and keep them close to the platter to satisfy your guests' sweet tooth cravings.
Instructions
1. Slice the top and 1 inch off the bottom of the pineapple. Remove the rind by cutting down the sides of the pineapple. Divide the pineapple in half lengthwise. Place the pineapple flat side down. Cut it into even, 1/2-inch slices across the width.
2. Cut the cantaloupe across the width into two equal sections. Scoop out the seeds and discard. Place the flat side of one half down. Use the knife to make even, 1/2-inch slices along the width of the cantaloupe.
3. Rinse strawberries, purple grapes and blueberries in a colander. Snip the ends and tips of the strawberries. Pull the grapes from their stems.
4. Arrange the tray. Start at opposite ends of the tray and place the cantaloupe and pineapple slices on the platter. Allow the fruit to overlap and create a fan shaped display. Place the strawberries, blueberries and grapes in the center.
5. Add several bowls around the platter. Include sugar, cream cheese, and caramel as dips.
Tags: 2-inch slices, across width, even 2-inch, even 2-inch slices, flat side, width cantaloupe
