How Do You Make A Fruit Basket Centerpiece?
You don’t need to be a culinary chef to create a fruit basket centerpiece, but garnishing tools and skills do help. The type of centerpiece you make depends on the festivity, the menu, the time of year and your talent at garnishing. Step 1 Decide what type of fruit to use. The most common type of fruit basket centerpiece is a watermelon basket. It’s large enough to hold a high quantity of fruit and fits into almost any theme. For a smaller basket, consider using a melon like a cantaloupe or a large orange. Pumpkins work well for fall baskets. Step 2 Cut into the fruit leaving space for the handle. The easiest way to cut a handle is to leave a 1-inch section of fruit and skin in the center of the top half. For a watermelon basket, you may want to draw the lines with a black marker. You’ll cut any visible sections after you get a rough shape cut out. Step 3 Hollow out your basket. If you plan to use the fruit inside your basket, use a melon baller or a pearl baller for smaller baskets to
