It's spring, which means the beginning of backyard BBQ's and pot lucks. One of my favorite go to's is this fruit platter.
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It looks super complicated and professionally done but it is really quite easy. This fruit platter was something I made from things on hand for my daughter's birthday breakfast.
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You start with a pineapple. Make sure the top is nice looking since you will be using that.
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And get a nice large platter out.
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Place the pineapple on it's side and cut down the middle all the way through the pineapple
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including the top
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It should look like this
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Now cut your half into quarters
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not forgetting to cut the top of the pineapple as well
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In this next step, you are preparing to get the fruit out of the rind. Make a cut from the bottom and then carefully cut around the bottom getting the fruit free from the rind.
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It should look like this. The rind is on the right, the fruit is on the left in my hand. Then with your fruit in hand, cut out the core.
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I then place my fruit back into the rind and cut slices down throughout the pineapple.
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Do this with all four of your pineapple quarters and then place them on your platter.
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I then usually take the pineapple slices and fancy them up a bit. This leaves room for other fruit to sit in the rind. Think blueberries, grapes, kiwi or cherries.
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Strawberries are almost always a part of the platter. I love the contrasting colors. During the summer, I put watermelon around as well.
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I add other fruit to fill in some of the spaces.
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And there you have it! A beautiful fruit platter for your next gathering.
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11 comments
My mouth is totally watering now! I'm thinking I to make one of these!It looks absolutely delish and pretty too!
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I love the way you cut the pinapple! So cute! Fresh pinapple is one of our favorite summer treats!
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Nice fruit plate
Gorgeous fruit platter!
so fun! I really love how you sliced those pineapple...looks so fancy!
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Lovely! The pineapple really makes a statement and looks professional! Thanks so much for sharing at my "BFF" link party.
Pretty! Thanks for sharing!
wow, that came out so cute! looks so yummy, too.
Great tutorial! i love it very much, thanks you very muchs
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