Fruit vases were used to decorate tables of ancient Roman emperors. Berries, citrus fruits, fruit fruits refresh, give a charge of positive emotions and go well with various drinks. For example, liqueurs, sweet wines, champagne and cognac. The fruit table requires proper serving in order to please the guests.
It is necessary
- fruits
- sharp knife
- dessert plates
- dessert cutlery
- paper napkins
Instructions
Step 1
Choose fruits that are appropriate for the season. As a result of storage, they lose their taste and nutritional properties, and grown in greenhouses often do not possess them initially. In late spring - early summer, cherries and strawberries will be an excellent treat, apricots and peaches ripen in the middle of summer, melons, watermelons, apples, pears will come to the table in early autumn, winter is the time for citrus fruits. The closer the fruit is harvested to the point of sale, the better.
Step 2
A vase with whole fruits can be placed not far from guests on a serving table from the very beginning of the holiday. She will be a bright decoration of the interior. It is not necessary to use traditional dishes. A large watermelon can be used as a fruit bowl. To do this, cut it in half and remove the pulp. Make the edges carved, for example, teeth. With a little effort and ingenuity, you can leave the arched handle made of the crust.
Step 3
Already sliced fruits are served instead of or together with the dessert. The table should be served with dessert plates and utensils, including pitting spoons. Bananas are peeled and cut into slices. Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple, remove the skin and cut it into circles, semicircles or cubes. Oranges are served in circles or, after peeling, divided into slices, just like tangerines. Apples and pears are cut into slices and cored. Peeled melons and watermelons, cut into large cubes. Strawberries are served without stalks, but you do not need to remove branches from cherries and cherries. The grapes must be divided into small clusters that are convenient to take. It is not customary to peel kiwis, they are simply cut in half to eat the pulp with a spoon.
Step 4
Fruit can be made into a salad and served in individual bowls. According to culinary rules, the ingredients of the salad must be of the same size. If your salad includes grapes, cut the rest of the fruit into grape-sized pieces. You can dress your fruit salad with juice, garnish with a scoop of ice cream, a cap of whipped cream, or a sprig of mint.
Step 5
Don't forget to put paper napkins on the table.
