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March 24, 2018

How to Cut a Pineapple into a Fruit Bowl

March 24, 2018

You guys know how much presentation matters these days. With Instagram and Pinterest always in our sights, people are more focused on things being picture-perfect. This pineapple fruit bowl is a way to use the whole fruit, and also impress your party guests (and your instagram followers 😉 ). And I love how festive this pineapple looks! Things like this just make me happy, so social media or not, this is a great way to add something special to your next fruit platter. In this post I will show you how to cut a pineapple into a fruit bowl.

 You can also watch the segment I did in the WBTV kitchen this past week to see a video how-to!

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This would be great for brunch, Easter, a summer dinner party, a bridal or baby shower, or this tutti frutti party!

How-To
  • Stand a pineapple up on a cutting board
  • Use a sharp chef’s knife and cut the pineapple straight down the center
  • Lay each half down and use a paring knife to cut around the whole inside of the fruit
    • Leave a border around the outside, and do not cut too far down; you still want the pineapple to stay intact
  • Cut a slit down the middle, within the part you cut out
  • Cut across the other way, several times (more than what is pictured)
  • Use a spoon to scoop out the first piece
  • Then use your paring knife to cut under each piece. Do one side at a time
  • Once the first half is cut out, use the paring knife to cut under the other half
  • After it is all scooped out, slice the prettier pieces and set them aside
    • with the center, core pieces and the pieces that aren’t as pretty, fill the bottom of the pineapple “bowl”
  • Add some other cut fruit in the pineapple

This can stand alone, or it can be put in the center of a larger fruit platter.

Knife Info

My in-laws bought me two new knives for Christmas and I LOVE them. You all know I cook all the time, so having good knives is key. My former ones are great, but they need to be sharpened, and these new ones are higher quality. I didn’t realize what I was missing!

Chef’s Knife

Paring Knife

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how to cut a pineapple into a fruit bowl; fruit platter; fruit tray; tropical fruit display; fruit appetizer for a party

I have made this several times since I took these first pictures. The chef’s knife/paring knife combination is best. No need to use a serrated knife like the one above. 

 

how to cut a pineapple into a fruit bowl; fruit platter; fruit tray; tropical fruit display; fruit appetizer for a party

how to cut a pineapple into a fruit bowl; fruit platter; fruit tray; tropical fruit display; fruit appetizer for a party

how to cut a pineapple into a fruit bowl; fruit platter; fruit tray; tropical fruit display; fruit appetizer for a party

how to cut a pineapple into a fruit bowl; fruit platter; fruit tray; tropical fruit display; fruit appetizer for a party

how to cut a pineapple into a fruit bowl; fruit platter; fruit tray; tropical fruit display; fruit appetizer for a party

 

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Charlotte native, wife to my college sweetheart, and mama to two little boys! Passionate about healthy eating, family-friendly recipes, entertaining, and overall wellness. Often found in my kitchen, surrounded by toy cars and chaos created by my sons! Rely heavily on coffee, dry shampoo, prayer, and texts with my girlfriends.

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