Double Cold-stored Tray Plants (DCTP): grown from cold-stored small plants, planted into trays in March/April these produce multi-crowned plants with high flower counts. Most suited to early planting to maximise the yield. Tropical fruits – sliced kiwi, papaya, mango, starfruit, pineapple, coconuts and passion fruit are all amazing on fruity grazing board. Just follow our simple tips and fruit platter presentation ideas for making your fruit tray, healthy dessert look just so good! You might also just LOVE 20 homemade popsicles recipes to make this summer! What Fruit Should You Not Put On A Fruit Platter?

Although if you have to arrange the fruit tray, be sure to wrap it will with plastic wrap and store in the fridge. How To Serve Fruit Platters A fruit tray will be okay in the fridge for around 1-2 days – anything that is looking droopy just use it up in a fruit smoothie instead. Can You Make A Fruit Platter Ahead Of Time? For instructions, nutrition and calories see recipe card below How To Make An Easy Fruit Platter Step One – wash and dry all the fruit Colour themed fruit platters are a really nice option if you want that extra special touch or want to match a party theme – the easiest options for this are yellows, peaches and reds or a dark fruits version with figs, plums and berries.This is partly because fruit platters are large and so difficult to fit in the fridge, plus once you’ve arranged them nicely, you risk ruining your arrangement by wrapping and refrigerating. Slices of citrus fruits– try sliced oranges, clementines, mandarins or even limes for a little zing!

Wash and dry the berries and grapes – rinse the berries and grapes in a colander under cold running water. Then pat dry with kitchen paper, this will prevent your fruit plate from being soggy.Cheese– fruit and cheese platter ideas are always a good thing! Cheese is always great with fruit. Try different types of cheese, ready sliced or crumbled, in amongst the fruit arrangements.