Creative Carving Fruit Ideas

Most people like fruit, at least some kind of fruit, anyway, and you can make inexpensive gifts of fruit for anyone on your list. The great thing about edible fruit gifts is that you can give them for almost any occasion. While fruit baskets are always popular during the Christmas season, people eat fruit all year long and will always appreciate a gift of fruit.

Look for attractive bowls and baskets on sale all throughout the year so you will always have one on hand when it is gift giving time. If you know the recipient very well then you can get really creative and give the kind of fruit you know they like. If they are passionate about watermelon, carve the melon into a basket or another attractive shape and make it really stand out.

You can buy fruit carving tools inexpensively and you can really get creative when you are carving fruit. Buy some picks and make an edible arrangement out of pineapples, melons, and berries. Arrange the fruit in a cup or bowl and it will look like it cost a fortune, which most edible fruit arrangements do. However, by making your own you can save a lot of money and the recipient will appreciate all the trouble you went to.

Of course, there's nothing wrong with simply arranging fruit in a basket or bowl and presenting it as your gift. You can dress it up by throwing in a few nuts and mints and tying a big bow on the handle or if it is a bowl, wrap it with cellophane and tie a ribbon or bow around it. A little thoughtfulness will go a long way and most people really appreciate the gift of fruit.