How to Make Watermelon Fruit Bowl - A Step-by-Step Guide

Watermelon is a juicy and refreshing fruit that is perfect for the hot summer months. Its vibrant color and sweet taste make it a favorite among both kids and adults. One fun and creative way to enjoy watermelon is to turn it into a fruit bowl that can be filled with a variety of delicious fruits.

Creating a watermelon fruit bowl is not only a fun activity, but it also makes for a beautiful and impressive presentation at parties or gatherings. The vibrant colors of the fruit nestled i...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large watermelon
  • 1 cantaloupe, halved and seeded
  • 1 honeydew melon, halved and seeded
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
  • 2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained
  • 2 cups halved fresh strawberries
  • 2 cups seedless grapes
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • With a large, sharp knife, remove the top 1/4 section of the watermelon. With a melon baller, scoop flesh from inside of watermelon, removing as many seeds as possible. Leave 1/2 inch of flesh inside the shell of the watermelon. Scoop cantaloupe and honeydew in the same manner, removing as much flesh as possible, and discarding the rinds. Refrigerate fruits separately until ready to assemble.
  • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat, and continue stirring until sugar has completely dissolved. Add lemon zest, and set aside to cool.
  • To serve, place watermelon balls, cantaloupe, honeydew, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, and grapes, in a large mixing bowl. Pour syrup over, and toss thoroughly. Transfer mixture to watermelon bowl, and serve. Set aside any fruit mixture that will not fit. There will be enough fruit to refill the bowl.
  • Nutrition

    179 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 23mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 75mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 683mg