How to Make a Watermelon Fruit Basket

Transform your plain summer watermelon into an unforgettable elegant fruit basket filled with a fresh fruit compote.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Large sharp knife Melon ball scoop 1 large Watermelon 1 Cantaloupe 1 Honeydew melon 1 pound seedless grapes 1 pint strawberries 1 pint fresh blueberries

1. To make watermelon basket, using knife tip, score a band halfway down each side from center top for handle.

2. Turn knife, score horizontally around melon.

3. Cut both scored pieces out away from handle.

4. Scoop out melon from under the handle and from inside the melon, leaving an empty “basket.”

5. Prepare remaining fruit and mix together. Fill basket with the mixed fruit and insert serving spoon.

Tips & Warnings

• A little practice makes perfect. Make the first one or two for yourself, the kids, or the neighborhood kids. No need to use the extra fruit in the practice ones. Just feed them watermelon. They'll love it. Make your basket prettier by cutting scallops or zig zags around the top edge of the basket.