5 from 15 votes
How To Make A Fruit Tray
This fruit tray recipe guides you through creating an attractive assortment of fresh berries, citrus, grapes, watermelon, banana, and peaches arranged on a platter. The method includes preparing, slicing, and layering fruits with dips and garnishes to present a colorful and inviting display good for sharing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
113 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Cuisine:
American, Vegan
Ingredients
- pint raspberry
- pint strawberry
- pint blackberries
- 2 orange sliced
- green grapes bunch of
- watermelon sliced, half
- 2 banana
- 2 peaches sliced
Instructions
- Prep the fruit by washing and cutting into appropriate sizes.
- Make your dipping sauce. I have a couple recommendations below.
- Get your platter and bowls out. Place your bowls on the tray.
- Add your dip to the bowls.
- Arrange your larger fruit on the platter.
- Add and arrange your smaller fruits to the tray.
- Fill in the holes by working in layers as you may need to rearrange some fruit on the tray.
- Add the smallest fruit and your garnish of seeds, nuts or other small pieces to complete your display.
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Notes
- Cut fruit into sizes appropriate for the ages of your guests to ease eating.
- Choose a serving tray with a lip to contain fruit juices and prevent leakage.
- Use seasonal fruits for the best flavor and freshness.
- Cut fruit into varied shapes to create visual interest on the tray.
- Use a fruit-only cutting board to avoid flavor mixing from other foods.
- If fruit and dips will be out over 2 hours, chill the tray and bowls beforehand to maintain freshness.
- For tips on cutting watermelon, refer to specific guides to improve preparation.
Nutrition Information
Calories
113kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
428mg
(9%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
989IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
54mg
(60%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 428mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 989IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.