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

  1. 1
    Carve a country basket from a watermelon.
  2. 2
    Place melon with flattest side down.
  3. 3
    With a large knife, cut a 2-inch wide handle halfway through the melon.
  4. 4
    Cut horizontally from each end to handle.
  5. 5
    With melon ball cutter, scoop out insides.
  6. 6
    Halve cantaloupe and make balls.
  7. 7
    Combine fruit and honey in a bowl. Spoon into basket and garnish with fresh mint.
  8. 8
    Edges of basket may be trimmed into points or scallops.

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