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Create an easy DIY edible fruit arrangement with our step-by-step guide. Perfect for any occasion, this vibrant and delicious treat is a must-try!

How to Make an Easy DIY Edible Fruit Arrangement

With Mother’s Day coming up, you might be looking for a fun and unique gift idea. Well, I have the perfect solution for you! An Easy DIY Edible Fruit Arrangement is a delightful gift and a beautiful and delicious treat you can customize for any occasion. I’ve made these for my Mom and Mother-in-Law over the past few years, and they absolutely love them! You might think this sounds too complicated, but I promise it’s not!

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What You’ll Need

Fruit Arrangement Ingredients

  • 8-10 Strawberries
  • 1 Bag of Grapes
  • 1 Pineapple
  • 1 Cantaloupe
  • Box of Dots Candy
  • Giant Hershey’s Milk or White Chocolate Bar
  • 20 Kabob Sticks
  • Flower Cookie Cutter (or carve a flower design if you don’t have one)

Easy Lemon Fruit Dip Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 1 package of lemon pudding (3.4 oz)
  • 1 cup sour cream

Simple and colorful DIY fruit edible arrangement with pineapple flowers, strawberries, and grapes

Instructions

Preparing the Fruit Arrangement

  1. Dots for Support: Slide Dots candy onto each kabob stick before adding fruit to prevent the fruit from sliding down.
  2. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries:
    • Cut the ends off the strawberries and place them on the sticks.
    • Melt the chocolate bar in a microwaveable bowl in 10-second intervals until smooth.
    • Dip the strawberries in the melted chocolate and place them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
    • Chill the strawberries in the fridge until the chocolate hardens.
  3. Pineapple Flowers:
    • Cut the pineapple in half. Use one half as the base of the bouquet.
    • Slice 3-4 pieces from the other half, each about 1 inch thick.
    • Use the cookie cutter to cut flower shapes from the pineapple slices.
    • Slide the pineapple flowers to the top of the sticks, leaving 1/2 inch at the top for the centers.
  4. Cantaloupe Centers:
    • Cut the cantaloupe in half and scoop out enough balls to place as centers on the pineapple flowers.
    • Alternatively, you can use grapes as the centers.
  5. Grapes as Fillers: Use grapes to fill in the gaps in your arrangement. Add as many as needed to make the bouquet look full and vibrant.
  6. Assembling the Bouquet:
    • Start with a few strawberries at the front.
    • Adjust the length of the sticks to create varying heights.
    • Add the remaining fruit in a visually appealing manner, rearranging as necessary.
  7. Finishing Touches:
    • Wrap the bouquet in cellophane and tie a bow around it for a polished, gift-ready look.

Making the Lemon Fruit Dip

  1. Mixing the Dip: In a small bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes until thick. Whisk in the sour cream and chill until ready to serve.
  2. Serving the Dip: Lemon-flavored dip complements the fruit assortment perfectly. Use a cute, bright-colored container to serve the dip alongside your fruit bouquet.

Creamy and refreshing easy lemon dip for fruit in a blue bowl

Expert Tips and FAQs

Expert Tips:

  • Use a variety of fruits for a colorful and appealing bouquet.
  • For a firmer hold, refrigerate the bouquet before presenting it.
  • Customize your bouquet for different occasions by changing the fruit or using themed decorations.

FAQs:

  • How long does the bouquet last? The bouquet is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to two days.
  • Can I use other fruits? Absolutely! Feel free to add or substitute any of your favorite fruits.

Make your Mom, Grandma, Sister, or Friend feel extra special this Mother’s Day by challenging yourself to create this refreshing treat! We hope you enjoy this Easy DIY Edible Fruit Arrangement.

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Easy DIY Edible Fruit Arrangement + Lemon Fruit Dip

Yield: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Looking for a delightful and unique gift idea? Discover how to create an easy DIY edible fruit arrangement that's perfect for any occasion! This step-by-step guide will show you how to craft a stunning fruit bouquet, complete with chocolate-covered strawberries and a refreshing lemon fruit dip. Impress your loved ones with this vibrant and healthy treat that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for Mother's Day, birthdays, or any special celebration, this homemade fruit arrangement is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

Fruit Bouquet Ingredients

  • 8-10 Strawberries
  • 1 Bag of Grapes
  • 1 Pineapple
  • 1 Cantaloupe
  • Box of Dots Candy
  • Giant Hershey's Milk or White Chocolate Bar
  • 20 Kabob Sticks
  • Flower Cookie Cutter (or carve a flower design if you don't have one)

Easy Lemon Fruit Dip Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 1 package of lemon pudding (3.4 oz)
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

    Preparing the Fruit Bouquet

    1. Dots for Support: Slide Dots candy onto each kabob stick before adding fruit to prevent the fruit from sliding down.
    2. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries:
    3. Cut the ends off the strawberries and place them on the sticks.
    4. Melt the chocolate bar in a microwaveable bowl in 10-second intervals until smooth.
    5. Dip the strawberries in the melted chocolate and place them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
    6. Chill the strawberries in the fridge until the chocolate hardens.
    7. Pineapple Flowers:
    8. Cut the pineapple in half. Use one half as the base of the bouquet.
    9. Slice 3-4 pieces from the other half, each about 1 inch thick.
    10. Use the cookie cutter to cut flower shapes from the pineapple slices.
    11. Slide the pineapple flowers to the top of the sticks, leaving 1/2 inch at the top for the centers.
    12. Cantaloupe Centers:
    13. Cut the cantaloupe in half and scoop out enough balls to place as centers on the pineapple flowers.
    14. Alternatively, you can use grapes as the centers.
    15. Grapes as Fillers: Use grapes to fill in the gaps in your arrangement. Add as many as needed to make the bouquet look full and vibrant.
    16. Assembling the Bouquet:
    17. Start with a few strawberries at the front.
    18. Adjust the length of the sticks to create varying heights.
    19. Add the remaining fruit in a visually appealing manner, rearranging as necessary.
    20. Finishing Touches:
    21. Wrap the bouquet in cellophane and tie a bow around it for a polished, gift-ready look.

    Making the Lemon Fruit Dip

    1. Mixing the Dip: In a small bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes until thick. Whisk in the sour cream and chill until ready to serve.
    2. Serving the Dip: Lemon-flavored dip complements the fruit assortment perfectly. Use a cute, bright-colored container to serve the dip alongside your fruit bouquet.

    Notes

    Expert Tips:

    • Use a variety of fruits for a colorful and appealing bouquet.
    • For a firmer hold, refrigerate the bouquet before presenting it.
    • Customize your bouquet for different occasions by changing the fruit or using themed decorations.

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    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 997Total Fat: 64gSaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 36gCholesterol: 182mgSodium: 711mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 4gSugar: 30gProtein: 50g

    The Nutritional Information may not be accurate. This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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    Cuisine: american / Category: Snack

     

    About Julee: Julee Morrison is an experienced author with 35 years of expertise in parenting and recipes. She is the author of four cookbooks: The Instant Pot College Cookbook, The How-To Cookbook for Teens, The Complete Cookbook for Teens, and The Complete College Cookbook. Julee is passionate about baking, crystals, reading, and family. Her writing has appeared in The LA Times (Bon Jovi Obsession Goes Global), Disney's Family Fun Magazine (August 2010, July 2009, September 2008), and My Family Gave Up Television (page 92, Disney Family Fun August 2010). Her great ideas have been featured in Disney's Family Fun (Page 80, September 2008) and the Write for Charity book From the Heart (May 2010). Julee's work has also been published in Weight Watchers Magazine, All You Magazine (Jan. 2011, February 2011, June 2013), Scholastic Parent and Child Magazine (Oct. 2011), Red River Family Magazine (Jan. 2011), BonAppetit.com, and more. Notably, her article "My Toddler Stood on Elvis' Grave and Scaled Over Boulders to Get to a Dinosaur" made AP News, and "The Sly Way I Cured My Child's Lying Habit" was featured on PopSugar. When she's not writing, Julee enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new baking recipes.
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