**Sugared Fruit Centerpiece: A Stunning and Delicious Edible Decoration**
Looking for a showstopping centerpiece that will wow your guests and satisfy their sweet tooth? Look no further than the sugared fruit centerpiece! This impressive edible decoration is made with fresh, seasonal fruits that are coated in a shimmering sugar glaze. The result is a beautiful and delicious creation that is perfect for any special occasion.
From classic sugared grapes to elegant sugared citrus slices, this collection of recipes offers a variety of sugared fruit options to suit your taste and the occasion. Whether you're hosting a holiday party, a summer barbecue, or a romantic dinner, these sugared fruits will be a hit.
With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes make it easy to create this stunning centerpiece at home. Impress your friends and family with your culinary skills and create a centerpiece that will be the talk of the party.
SUGARED FRUIT
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Egg Recipes Egg Whites
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Beat 4 egg whites (or more as needed; use powdered whites if concerned about consuming raw eggs) a few times with a fork. Brush apples and pears with whites and roll in sugar; shake off excess. Let dry on parchment-covered sheet pans.
CASCADING FRUIT CENTERPIECE
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
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 for Making Sugared Fruit Centerpiece
- Choose fresh, ripe fruits that are free of blemishes.
- Wash the fruits thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the fruits into uniform shapes and sizes.
- In a large bowl, combine the fruits with sugar and spices.
- Toss the fruits to coat them evenly.
- Let the fruits macerate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Spread the fruits in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake the fruits for 1-2 hours, or until they are dry and crystallized.
- Let the fruits cool completely before assembling the centerpiece.
Conclusion
A sugared fruit centerpiece is a beautiful and delicious way to add elegance to any occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can create a stunning centerpiece that will impress your guests.
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