Aurora Borealis Fruit Platter (Printable)

A colorful platter featuring green and purple fruits arranged in flowing waves for an eye-catching display.

# What You'll Need:

→ Green Fruits

01 - 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
02 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 green apple, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Purple Fruits

04 - 1 cup blackberries
05 - 1 cup red or black grapes, halved
06 - 1/2 cup blueberries (optional)

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Edible glitter or gold leaf

# Directions:

01 - Wash all fruits thoroughly and pat dry.
02 - On a large serving platter or board, arrange green grapes, kiwi slices, and green apple slices in gentle wavy lines to form the first ribbon resembling the aurora.
03 - Arrange blackberries, purple/red grapes, and blueberries in adjacent undulating lines, intertwining with the green fruits to create a flowing aurora effect.
04 - Fill any gaps with extra fruit or fresh mint leaves for a lush appearance.
05 - Optionally, sprinkle edible glitter or place small flecks of gold leaf to mimic the sparkle of the Northern Lights.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks so stunning that guests assume you spent hours on it, when you've really only spent twenty minutes.
  • You can prep it earlier in the day and just rearrange at the last minute, so it feels stress-free.
  • Every fruit is naturally sweet, so there's no need for added sugar or complicated sauces.
02 -
  • Pat your fruit completely dry after washing, or everything will slip and slide around like it's on ice instead of arranged like intentional art.
  • A dark or black platter makes the colors absolutely sing—if you don't have one, a slate board or even a dark tablecloth under a clear glass platter works beautifully.
03 -
  • Arrange this as close to serving time as possible—fruit oxidizes and begins to weep, so you want that fresh, dewy look locked in place right before people eat.
  • If you're making it ahead, keep all the fruit separate and arrange it cold from the refrigerator; the temperature helps everything hold its position longer.
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