Tropical Pineapple Fruit Boat (Printable Version)

A vibrant mix of pineapple, mango, kiwi, berries, and grapes served in a hollowed pineapple boat.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 ripe pineapple
02 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 mango, peeled and diced
04 - 0.5 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
05 - 0.5 cup seedless grapes, halved
06 - 0.5 cup blueberries

→ Dressing & Garnish

07 - Juice of 0.5 lime
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
09 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Slice the pineapple lengthwise, keeping leaves attached for presentation.
02 - Cut around the edge of one pineapple half, leaving a 0.5 inch border.
03 - Cut pineapple flesh into cubes without piercing the skin; scoop out cubes with a spoon into a large bowl.
04 - Discard the core from the pineapple cubes.
05 - Add kiwi, mango, strawberries, grapes, and blueberries to the bowl with pineapple cubes.
06 - Mix lime juice and honey or maple syrup in a small bowl; drizzle over the fruit and toss gently to combine.
07 - Spoon the mixed fruit salad back into the hollowed pineapple half, mounding attractively.
08 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Refreshing and tropical flavor
  • Perfect for summer gatherings
02 -
  • For extra flair, sprinkle toasted coconut flakes or chopped nuts on top
  • Substitute or add other tropical fruits such as papaya, dragon fruit, or melon as desired
03 -
  • Use a sharp paring knife for clean pineapple cuts
  • Chill the fruit salad for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors
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