Aurora Borealis Fruit Platter (Printer-friendly)

A colorful fruit display inspired by Northern Lights with green and purple fruits in flowing waves for an eye-catching spread.

# 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 for sparkle

# How To Make It:

01 - Wash all fruits thoroughly and pat dry.
02 - On a large serving platter, place green grapes, kiwi slices, and green apple slices in gentle, wavy lines forming the first ribbon of the aurora.
03 - Place blackberries, purple/red grapes, and blueberries in adjacent undulating lines, intertwining with green fruits for an aurora-like effect.
04 - Fill any gaps with additional fruit or mint leaves for a lush, full appearance.
05 - Sprinkle edible glitter or place flecks of gold leaf to mimic Northern Lights’ shimmer, if desired.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that takes barely twenty minutes and requires zero cooking—perfect when you need something that looks like you tried way harder than you actually did.
  • Every single person at the table gravitates toward it, and kids who usually turn their noses up at fruit suddenly can't stop reaching for the next slice.
  • You can make it hours ahead, which means one less thing to stress about when guests arrive.
02 -
  • Slice your kiwis as close to serving as possible because they weep juice quickly and will make your platter look sad if they sit too long.
  • A dark platter makes the colors sing in a way a white one simply doesn't—this one small choice will double the visual impact without any extra effort.
03 -
  • A dark or black platter transforms everything from looking nice to looking absolutely stunning—invest in one if you make this even twice.
  • Chill your serving platter in the freezer for five minutes before arranging if your kitchen is warm; this keeps the fruit fresher and stops everything from sliding around as you work.
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