No one ever wrote a tenet, requiring that a fruit bouquet garner the appearance of a knock off of Edible Arrangement’s fruit carved to resemble a flower arrangement. How to make a fruit bouquet arrangement look professional–is not limited to sculpting fresh fruit. There’s an art to selecting luscious fruit, arranging it and then packaging the basket.

• Start with a spacious container.

How to make a fruit bouquet exude mouthwatering appeal? Whether it’s a wicker basket, a planting pot or icebox canister, opt for a container appropriately sized to accommodate the contents of the fruit bouquet.

• Fresh and  blemish free.

A fruit bouquet should also be comprised of the freshest selection of fruit – possible. Apples, pears and oranges, exuding a vivid hue of red, green or orange, respectively, render the best depiction of fresh fruit. Choose fruit with a moderate glossy appearance. Dull looking fruit is often older.

Dented fruit is not only sore on the eyes, but potentially hazardous. When the flesh of the fruit is pierced with even a slight pin-sized hole, it could very well be contaminated with bacteria. Handpick fruit that is free of brown or soft spots, featuring a smooth complexion.

If you plan to make a fruit bouquet with organic fruit, use a non-chemical solution to clean the fruit.

• Other fruit bouquet ideas

If you want to make a fruit bouquet exotic, add a firm kiwi, a pineapple and mango. The pineapple should be slightly fragrant but firm and green.

Banana wise and to ensure that the recipient has ample time to enjoy a fruit bouquet before the fruit ripens, always select green bananas, as they will last longer.

• Fill it.

Using straw (available at gift and arts and craft supply stores), paper trimmed into confetti or crumpled up craft paper, fill the bottom of the basket. Layer any packaged goods (in example crackers, trail mix, nuts). Be sure to gift-wrap any other personal presents that will be included in the fruit bouquet.

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While cellophane is not a requirement, it gives a fruit bouquet a professionally packaged appearance. Sizing and tying the right bow is the last step to make a fruit bouquet. Choose a big, bright or bold  bow to complement the fruit bouquet.