Best 2 Citrus Fruit Candle Centerpiece Recipes

Brighten your home with the inviting aroma of citrus fruits. Transform ordinary candles into elegant centerpieces using oranges, grapefruits, or lemons. This delightful DIY project combines the zesty scents of citrus with the warm glow of candlelight, creating a refreshing and uplifting ambiance. Discover three easy-to-follow recipes for Grapefruit & Mint, Orange & Cinnamon, and Lemon & Thyme Citrus Fruit Candles. Each recipe offers unique combinations of essential oils, herbs, and spices that blend seamlessly with the natural citrus fragrance. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to craft these captivating centerpieces in no time. Let the invigorating scents of citrus fruits fill your home and uplift your spirits with every candle you light.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRESH FRUIT CENTERPIECE

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 1 centerpiece.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 fresh pineapple, trimmed and cored
Seedless watermelon slices
Cantaloupe balls
Honeydew balls
Large kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
Seedless red or green grapes
1/2 large round melon
Lemon and mint leaves, optional

Steps:

Cut pineapple into 3/8-in. slices. Using small flower or star-shaped cookie cutters, cut out shapes from pineapple and watermelon slices. Thread assorted fruits onto wooden skewers., Place melon on a serving tray or platter. Insert skewers into base. Garnish with lemon and mint if desired.

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CASCADING FRUIT CENTERPIECE

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It's exciting and fun to build this pretty centerpiece, which I have made for holidays, weddings and showers over the past 20 years. The ginger dip is wonderful, or you can fill the fruit cups with other favorite dips, flavored yogurt or whipped topping. -Ellen Brown, Aledo, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 3h

Yield 1 fruit centerpiece.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

PINEAPPLE GINGER DIP:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
5 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
CENTERPIECE:
1 fresh pineapple
1 large grapefruit
1 large navel orange
1 medium lemon
8 Styrofoam rounds (four 10x1 inch, four 6x1 inch)
2 wooden dowels (one 8x1/4 inch, one 4-1/2x1/4 inch)
Floral metal greening pins
3 to 5 pounds seedless green grapes
3 to 5 pounds seedless red grapes
1 pound fresh strawberries
Silk flowers with leaves
3 cups yogurt of your choice

Steps:

In a small mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in coconut. Chill until serving., Cut off pineapple top with a fourth of the pineapple attached; set aside. For dip bowl, cut a third from bottom of pineapple; remove fruit, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Remove peel from center section of pineapple; core and cut pineapple into chunks., Cut the grapefruit, orange and lemon in half widthwise. Remove pulp from one half of each; set aside. (Save the remaining grapefruit, orange and lemon halves for another use.) , Stack two 10-in. Styrofoam rounds and two 6-in. rounds; cover each stack with heavy-duty foil. Repeat with remaining rounds. On a 19x15-in. platter, pile the stacks on top of each other, staggering them and anchoring with dowels. , Place pineapple top on the top circle; position lemon, orange and grapefruit cups on other circles. Place pineapple bowl on platter. , With greening pins, attach clusters of grapes onto circles. Randomly add strawberries, pineapple chunks and more grapes to cover the foil and platter. Decorate with silk flowers. Just before serving, fill pineapple bowl with pineapple ginger dip. Fill lemon, orange and grapefruit cups with yogurt.

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Tips:

Choose the right citrus fruits: Grapefruits, oranges, and lemons are all good options, but you can also use limes, tangerines, or clementines.
Use fresh citrus fruits: Fresh citrus fruits will give your candle a stronger, more vibrant scent.
Zest the citrus fruits before juicing them: This will help to release the essential oils from the peel, which will give your candle a stronger scent.
Use a good quality soy wax: Soy wax is a natural, biodegradable wax that burns cleanly and evenly.
Add essential oils to your candle wax: Essential oils are highly concentrated plant oils that can be used to give your candle a specific scent.
Use a double boiler to melt your wax: This will help to prevent the wax from overheating and scorching.
Add your melted wax to your candle jars: Be sure to leave about 1/2 inch of space at the top of the jar to allow for expansion.
Center your wicks in the candle jars: This will help to ensure that your candles burn evenly.
Let your candles cool and harden completely before trimming the wicks and burning them: This will help to prevent the candles from smoking or flickering.

Conclusion:

Making your own citrus fruit candle centerpieces is a fun and easy way to add a touch of elegance and fragrance to your home. With a little planning and effort, you can create beautiful and unique candles that will be sure to impress your friends and family. So get creative and have fun!