How to Make an Edible Fruit Bouquet

Fruit bouquets have become enormously popular in recent years, and are often used to replace the traditional plate of sliced fruit at gatherings.  These elegant creations can add fun, beauty and great flavor to any get-together or social occasion.  You can make an edible fruit bouquet right at home very cheaply with these simple steps.

 

Ingredients:

 

First, you’ll need to buy fresh and ripe fruit from your local supermarket or farmer’s market.  Choose pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew, grapes, oranges and strawberries.  Do not use apples as they will go brown a few minutes after being cut, which will make your bouquet look unattractive. 

 

You’ll also need some bamboo skewers, a melon baller, kitchen shears, a cutting board, a ridge knife, floral foam and a vase or basket, as well as some cookie cutters.

 

Preparation:

 

To make a bouquet, wash and cut your fruit into attractive, uniform shapes.  Use the melon baller to make as many balls as you need for your bouquet.  If you are using a whole pineapple, you need to slice it and cut it into the pretty shapes that you want using your knife.  Flower shapes work well and can be cut very easily using a cookie cutter.

 

Assembly:

 

To assemble the bouquet, put your floral foam in the basket or other container.  Cut your skewers down to different lengths.  Skewer your fruit in the pattern that you want – it helps to have a good idea of what you want the finished bouquet to look like before you start.  Go online and Google some pictures of edible arrangements for inspiration. 

 

When you have all your fruit skewered, it’s time to assemble the bouquet.  Build your bouquet outward, from the lowest edge of the container to the top.  Put a cloth underneath to absorb any dripping juices.  You simply need to insert the ends of the skewers firmly into the foam in the pattern that you want. 

 

Make sure that the skewers are far enough into the foam that they do not fall or flop if the bouquet is moved.  Remember fruit is mainly made of water, so your bouquet will end up being quite heavy!


Storage:

 

Store your bouquet in the fridge immediately after preparation. If possible, prepare it right before you serve or present it for maximum freshness.  Leave it in the fridge until right before you serve it to prevent it spoiling or drying out.

 

Presentation

 

Present the bouquet wrapped in plastic and with a beautiful ribbon to make for a gorgeous display, as well as as a tasty treat!  Personalize it with a homemade note that matches the color of the fruit, and expect warm smiles when your recipient sees it!

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