Guest guest Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Festive Fruit Tree Source: Fabulous Food for Family and Friends Serves 18 - 24 Absolutely Beautiful! 4 red apples 4 oranges 1 cantaloupe 1 honeydew melon 1 pineapple 4 bunches of red grapes 4 bunches of green grapes 5 bananas 3 large bunches of green leaf lettuce Cranberries to garnish, optional 1. Wash all fruit. (Use fruits as listed, or vary with your own choice of fresh fruits.) Cut apples in pieces and dip in lemon juice to preserve color. Cut oranges in pieces. Peel and cut melon in small wedges. Peel and cut pineapple into chunks. 2. Place an 18- to 20- inch styrofoam cone on a large platter. Starting at the bottom, place fresh, green leaf lettuce over cone, anchoring with wooden toothpicks where necessary. 3. Starting at the bottom, attach fruit on cone with toothpicks. 4. Arrange greenery around bottom of cone and arrange sprigs of greenery in with fruit if desired. Garnish with cranberries strung onto thread and draped around the tree, to make garland. Makes: 1 20-inch fruit tree. Very beautiful. . .and edible centerpiece for your holiday table! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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