Fruit trays are a yummy addition to any party.
Nothing can be more stressful than trying to plan the perfect party with the perfect food. However, creating your own fruit tray can be a very healthy and economical way to fill space on the food table. Make sure to choose fruits that are in season and don't be afraid to shake things up a bit.
Choose Your Fruit Wisely
When choosing your fruits, try to pick as many different colors as you possibly can. This will draw more attention to your fruit tray and make it look beautiful and appetizing. Some popular fruit tray choices include apples, bananas, pineapple, strawberries and seedless grapes.
To help keep your fruit tray at a minimum cost, choose fruits that are in season, as they tend to be cheaper. Also, fruits grown during the proper seasons tend to have a better taste and contain more nutrients.
Another thing to keep in mind is mixing tastes. Some guests won't like fruits whose flavor tends to overcome that of other fruits (melons come to mind). Pick fruits that will keep to themselves to please your pickier guests.
Shake Up Your Standard Fruit Tray
Rather than displaying your average fruit tray, think of creative ways to display. Creating "fruit kabobs" by sticking your fruit onto skewers is a fun and easy way to serve your fruit. Another delicious and different idea is mixing in some small chocolate or vanilla cakes with the fruit tray. Or take some chocolate-dipped strawberries in small cupcake wrappers and use them to divide your fruit by creating a spoke-like pattern from the center of the tray.
Add a Dip or Two
Having something for guests to dip their fruit in can make even an ordinary fruit tray much more appealing. A popular favorite is a chocolate fondue pot to make the fruit a special treat. For a fruity dip, mix a 7-oz. jar of marshmallow creme, an 8-oz. package of cream cheese (softened) and 2 tbsp. orange juice concentrate (see References). Or try something as simple as Cool Whip for a lighter taste.
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