How to Cut Bananas for a Fruit Display

Bananas are a popular part of fruit trays.

Bananas make an attractive addition to any fruit display. Cut into bite-sized pieces, banana slices are a healthy and popular finger food that complement a breakfast, lunch or party fruit tray. Banana slices can also be used on a fruit tray with chocolate fondue. Cut the bananas after all the other fruit you're using, because the bananas will brown quickly. For tropical displays, sprinkle lime juice over the bananas to preserve freshness. Otherwise, use lemon juice.

Things You'll Need

• 2 bananas
• Cutting knife
• Lemon juice
• Serving tray
• Assorted fruit for the platter

Instructions

1. Peel the two bananas. Discard the peels and place bananas on a cutting board.

2. Slice the bananas crosswise with a kitchen knife. Cut them into uniform 1/2-inch slices.

3. Combine the banana slices with 2 tbsp. lemon juice in a bowl. Toss until bananas are lightly coated. Add more lemon juice as needed, but do not soak. Lemon juice prevents the bananas from turning brown after they are peeled.

4. Arrange bananas on a platter with other fruit, such as kiwi, cantaloupe, honeydew, strawberries, peaches and pears. Group banana slices together so they are just touching, but not covering, the fruit next to them.

5. Sprinkle any remaining lemon juice over the other fruit and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• Buy a fresh fruit spray at the grocery store to keep bananas from turning brown, in lieu of using lemon juice.

References

• Rasberry Deopt: Fruit Platters
• Ellen's Kitchen: Fruit Platters and Trays, Fruit Salads and Watermelon Boats