Elegant Fruit Platter: Beautifully Arranged & Expertly Cut Fruits for Special Occasions
The Ultimate Guide to Stunning Fruit Platters: Mastering the Art of Cutting and Arranging Fruit for Guests
My husband’s senior colleague kindly sent us a whole box of melons, which he had acquired through an auction at the Yangjae Agricultural and Fisheries Market while on a business trip to Seoul. As I was about to slice the melons for the children, I suddenly had an idea: why not make a beautiful fruit presentation for guests? What do you think? Would a fruit platter like this be well-received by guests? I believe it would be! Let me share my tips and tricks for creating a visually appealing and delicious fruit arrangement.
Ingredients- Pear
- Melon
- Apple
- Persimmon
- Orange
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Since I was preparing this quickly late at night, I gathered various fruits from the refrigerator. Many people find cutting oranges tricky, so I decided to include a slightly wilted one as well, to demonstrate an easy technique. Cutting citrus with the peel on can look quite elegant and also add a fragrant aroma.
Step 2
I also decided to use some persimmons we had at home. We had already used two boxes to make dried persimmons (gam-mal-rang-i), but there was still one ripe persimmon left. I peeled it and cut it into bite-sized pieces. The natural sweetness of the persimmon will complement the other fruits wonderfully.
Step 3
Now, let’s get to cutting the orange. The key is to cut it in a way that is both aesthetically pleasing and easy to eat. I’ll show you a method that utilizes the peel to maintain its shape while ensuring a clean cut. This technique really makes the fruit’s colors pop.
Step 4
As luck would have it, I also had a pear, so I peeled and sliced it into manageable pieces. Now that all the fruits are ready, shall we begin creating a beautiful fruit arrangement that rivals a sunset? Imagine how best to present these ingredients as you start.
Step 5
First, wash the melon thoroughly under running water. Trim off both ends. Then, cut the melon in half and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Once the seeds are removed, cut the melon halves into four wedges. (Unfortunately, the photo for this step seems to be missing! ㅠ ㅠ) Now, similar to how we’ll cut the orange, make cuts along the rind of the melon wedges to create bite-sized pieces. Keeping the rind on can add to the visual appeal of the platter.
Step 6
Here’s the technique for cutting oranges, which many find challenging. Wash the orange well, then trim off both the top and bottom ends. Cut the orange into quarters, and then cut each quarter in half again. Now, carefully slice between the peel and the flesh, almost like filleting a fish, separating the flesh from the rind. A crucial tip here is to leave a small portion of the peel attached at the very end! This prevents the flesh from detaching completely and allows guests to easily pick up the fruit slices by the rind, even without utensils like forks or chopsticks. It also helps maintain a beautiful shape.
Step 7
Voila! Our stunning fruit platter is now complete. I’ve arranged the fruits with care to highlight their vibrant, fresh colors. Adding small decorative picks to the fruit pieces can give them an even more charming and special touch. On your next special occasion, surprise your loved ones with this heartfelt and delicious fruit dessert!
