Watermelon Basket
7 ingredients
8 steps
Ingredients
- 1 large watermelon (12 to 15 lb.)
- 1 cantaloupe
- 1 pt. basket strawberries
- 1/2 c. fresh blueberries
- 1/4 lb. seedless green grapes
- 1/4 c. clover honey
- fresh mint (optional)
Directions
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1Carve a country basket from a watermelon.
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2Place melon with flattest side down.
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3With a large knife, cut a 2-inch wide handle halfway through the melon.
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4Cut horizontally from each end to handle.
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5With melon ball cutter, scoop out insides.
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6Halve cantaloupe and make balls.
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7Combine fruit and honey in a bowl. Spoon into basket and garnish with fresh mint.
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8Edges of basket may be trimmed into points or scallops.