A beautifully decorated table immediately lifts your spirits and makes you want to quickly sit down and start eating.

Spectacular cutting of fruit plays an important role in this; it favorably emphasizes and complements the sophistication of the celebration. A fruit plate is served with alcoholic drinks, coffee and tea, and also as a separate dessert.

On a note! The artistic cutting of fruits, which has become so popular lately, is called carving.

But to create beautiful fruit slices at home, it is not at all necessary to learn carving skills. It is enough to have fruits, a sharp knife, various beautiful molds and plates, as well as skewers and toothpicks on hand.

And, of course, a little inspiration for creating a real fruit masterpiece will definitely not hurt us.

Preparing to create a fruit creation

1. When choosing berries and fruits for the table, be careful and picky. Since the fruit will lie on the table for at least several hours, it should remain beautiful. Therefore, it is necessary to choose fruits that are not damaged and always fresh. They should be dense and elastic.
2. Prepare the fruit plate just before the celebration so that it is exposed to the air as little as possible. Prepare lemon to drizzle over slices.
3. For slicing, you need a sharp knife so that the slices are thin and even.
4. Before you start working magic on fruits and berries, wash them thoroughly.
5. Fruits that produce juice should be placed in a separate container.

Rules for decorating the table with fruit slices

When designing fruit slices, it is important to adhere to certain rules. Famous restaurateurs have revealed some of their secrets.

1. Place apples and pears so that their pulp has minimal contact with air, otherwise it will darken. You can sprinkle the slices with lemon juice.
2. Place the melon and watermelon with the peel, but in small and thin pieces. And if possible, remove all the seeds from the fruit.
3. Sliced ​​citrus fruits can be served either in slices or in circles. But the last option should be with peel.
4. Peel the kiwi and mango and cut into thin slices. Before that you will need to wash them well. Since they do not darken from the air, they can be used to decorate apples.
5. Serve small plums and apricots whole. If the fruits are large, cut them in half and place them on a plate, flesh side down.
6. Serve grapes only in bunches. You can give it a casual look by hanging part of the branch from the plate.
7. Place cherries and cherries on a plate with a sprig, and strawberries with a “tail”.
8. and remove the core. Cut into columns or small semicircular plates.

How to serve fruit beautifully

Decorating fruits and berries for the holiday has its own nuances. There are a lot of children at almost every celebration, and they shouldn’t get their hands dirty, otherwise their clothes and everything around will be covered in fruit pulp and juice.

Therefore, the right solution would be to serve the goodies on skewers, in cones, or in baskets.

Advice! If you are decorating berries and fruits in the form of a picture, then place bright skewers nearby so that it is convenient for guests to string fruit pieces without getting their hands dirty.

Canapes
Spectacular canapés are obtained by using contrasting berries and fruits.

The base of the mini sandwich should be firm. An apple or a piece of cheese is perfect for this role.

Salty and blue cheeses go perfectly with sweet fruits.

Plot presentation
This type of serving involves creating real pictures or figures from pieces of fruit. They come flat, that is, the fruit is laid out in slices on a plate. Or bulk ones, using skewers, which is a more labor-intensive process.

You can place a bright palm tree on a plate, making it from banana, kiwi and tangerines.

You can also cut out figures or funny faces using cookie cutters. For small children you can make a hedgehog, Winnie the Pooh, Cheburashka, or a peacock.

This presentation option will make you remember cartoons, funny pictures, or come up with something of your own. In addition, the plot may be related to the occasion of the celebration, for example, a multi-colored Christmas tree for the New Year.

Mini kebabs

The convenient portion method is suitable for both children's and adult parties. Place the fruit on a large plate or tray. It will be the basis. Melon, pineapple, large pear or grapefruit are perfect. In addition, you can use: bananas, kiwi, grapes, apples, peaches, berries. They need to be washed and cut into portions.

Next, the fruit can be strung on skewers. Stick delicious kebabs into the base and serve to guests in this form.

The advantage of slicing in the form of kebabs is that you can use canned berries and fruits, and not just fresh ones.

Serving mini-kebabs without a base is also good. Simply place it nicely on a tray and top it with melted chocolate or condensed milk. Ideal to present fruit skewers with scoops of ice cream.

Cutting mini-kebabs in the form of a semicircle looks bright. If you make sure that the colors of the fruit on each skewer match in layers, you will get a cheerful rainbow.

On a note! You can add pieces of cheese to the kebab; it goes well with fruit.

Baking baskets
Fruit baskets look great on the table. Try making a fruit salad with yogurt or whipped cream, then spoon the salad into tartlets. Fruit jelly in baskets looks unusual.

Instead of tartlets, baskets made of puff pastry or shortcrust pastry are perfect.

In addition, you can cut a basket from a melon or watermelon and fill the citrus peel with fruit. You will get interesting boats. It all depends on your imagination.

It is interesting to decorate the top of the baskets with grated chocolate, coconut or chopped walnuts. You can mix the fruit with pieces, but then store them in the freezer before serving.

Instead of baskets, you can use a waffle cone, first fill it with whipped cream or sour cream. And then place the berries with pieces of fruit into the airy white mass. This appetizer flies off the table at breakneck speed.

On the plate
Try thinly slicing oranges, kiwis, apples, pears using a slicer and beautifully arrange them on a plate in the form of various patterns or shapes. The plate can be decorated with mint leaves or fresh flowers.

Use atypical cuts, your guests will be delighted. And for convenience, insert colored skewers into the slices.
Fruit in fruit
These can be individual baskets, for example from an orange. Or there may be baskets for general serving; melon or watermelon will do.

Fruits can be cut and seasoned with honey, cream, syrup and in this form sent to the basket. Or you can, if they are not large, leave them whole.

Serving berries in a pineapple basket looks very impressive. It is necessary to cut off the top of the pineapple and remove the pulp. Place cherries, grapes, strawberries in the cavity.

You can also cut out the pulp and fill the apple with small berries. Sprinkle the top of the apple basket with cinnamon or cut out a heart from the core of the apple and stick it on a skewer into the basket.

How to decorate fruit slices

At celebrations, it is customary to beautifully decorate all dishes, cuts, and desserts. For this we use:

• Powdered sugar;
• Cinnamon;
• Coconut flakes;
• Natural flowers;
• Flower petals;
• Fresh mint leaves;
• Marmalade;
• Marmelshaw;
• Oriental sweets;
• Candied fruit;
• Nuts;
• Coffee, cocoa.

Powdered sugar and cinnamon are used to powder any fruit slices. They add a fresh accent and well mask the air-darkened flesh of pears and apples.

Coconut shavings also look impressive when serving fruit as a theme.

Pieces of marshmallow or marmalade go well with melon and strawberries, they can be put on skewers and served with sweet fruit.

Fresh flowers and mint leaves are inserted into fruit slices at your own discretion. And the plate is sprinkled with rose petals.

Pomegranate seeds help create contrasts; add them to sliced ​​kiwi or banana.

Marmalade, candied fruits and oriental sweets are laid out on a tray with fruit in random order. Create colorful shades, don't be afraid!

Sprinkle lemon slices over coffee and serve with strong alcoholic drinks.

To decorate the table, beautiful molds, tableware, skewers, and dessert plates will be useful. But choose them so that they match in style.

For inspiration and the emergence of new ideas, take a look at the Internet; sites are filled with various illustrations about carving and colorful buffets.

On a note! Bake your own fluffy waffles. Take the finished waffle and decorate it with slices of figs, bananas, and kiwi. Drizzle chocolate or maple syrup over the fruit and cover with a second wafer. Add whipped cream to waffles. This dessert will go away in no time.

A wide selection of berries and fruits in supermarkets allows you to turn any ideas and fantasies into reality and make fruit slices an important part of the holiday table.

You can decorate your holiday table with beautiful cuts of any product: cheese, meat, sausage, vegetables, fish and fruit. Ideas for designing cuts are presented in this article.

It will help to decorate an everyday, and especially a holiday table beautiful cut. It can be made from any ingredients: meat, cheese, vegetables or fruits. Pieces and slices of food can be laid out not in simple, but in original ways so that they invariably attracted attention and aroused appetite.

There are several cutting rules:

• For serving, choose wide flat dish, preferably white. On such dishes there will be cutting look bright and attractive.
• You should not combine plant and animal products. If these are vegetables, they have a separate dish, fruits too (they are considered a dessert). Meat and sausage can be combined.
• The slices should not be seasoned with any sauce or oil, or sprinkled with spices. If you think that you can decorate the taste of vegetables with sour cream or mayonnaise, Offer them to your guests separately in a gravy boat.
• Cutting (any) should always be very just cut into small slices (flat pieces). Rough and thick cutting of ingredients does not look aesthetically pleasing.
• The main rule of beautiful cutting is sharp knife. The size and material of the knife (ceramics or metal) are completely unimportant; you should be comfortable working with it.
• Select for slicing only quality and fresh products. Try to surprise your guests with an unusual product.
• Stick to one cutting shape, for example, a semicircle or triangle, so that the whole dish looks organic.

Beautiful vegetable slices

Large vegetable slices

Fruit slices in the shape of a heart

Unusual fruit slices

Some types of cuts are so skillful that include many decorative elements from the ingredients themselves in cutting: figures, flowers, unusual arrangement of pieces. In some cases, when cutting vegetables, you can use a special cutting device - slicer

Slicer for slicing meat and cheese. vegetables and fruits

Slicing watermelon and melon for the holiday table

Melons will also be a bright seasonal treat for guests. Such a treat can decorate main and dessert table. In any case, it will be appropriate and very “popular” among guests.

There are several basic ways to cut melon and watermelon:

• Cubes– cutting is done with a knife. The peeled pulp of watermelon or melon is cut, cleared of seeds. The pieces are laid out scattered or in half on a serving plate.
• Balls– a special spoon is used for slicing, which forms a beautiful ball. These cuts should be placed in wide bowls or bowls.
• Slices– this method involves peeling the fruit from the seed part and cutting it into triangular slices along with the skin. In this case, you can use wooden sticks (for ice cream) so that the pieces can be conveniently taken from the dish and eaten.

It is customary to eat pieces of watermelon or melon by pricking them with a fork. If your feast does not involve cutlery (buffet, picnic), you should stick a skewer and a toothpick into each piece.

Watermelon dicing

Cutting watermelon into pieces

Cutting watermelon into balls

Cutting melon into cubes

Melon slicing

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Beautiful cheese slices: design and decoration

Cheese slices must be present on the holiday table. Only cheese can be cut into shapes, making the serving original and interesting. Slicing cheese is very convenient curly knives. They leave a grooved cut, resulting in each piece having a specific shape.

Simplest cheese cutting knife- "wave". The knife allows you to cut cheese pieces of any thickness. It is best to place the cheese slices on a plate on which lettuce leaves are laid out. This is necessary so that the cheese does not dry out quickly and looks appetizing.

Cheese is the only cutting ingredient that can be successfully combined with pieces of sausage or meat, creating patterns and shapes. In addition, the combination will be extremely tasty cheese with berries:

• Grapes
• Strawberries
• Malina
• Blueberries
• Grapes

The most delicious sliced ​​cheese is considered to be made from different types of cheese. You can combine fatty ones with low-fat ones, salty ones with aromatic ones made from fermented milk, with nuts and herbs, with mold and paprika.

One of the best flavor combinations - cheese with honey. This flavor combination gives another interesting idea for cutting: you can place a small bowl of liquid honey in the center of the serving dish. Around the bowl you should place different types of cheese (of various flavors), cheese can be supplemented with nuts: walnuts, almonds, cashews.

Simple cheese slice with grapes

Sliced ​​cheese with vegetables

Cheese cubes with nuts and grapes

Unusual slices of expensive varieties of cheese

Cheese plate with honey and fruits

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Beautiful cold cuts: design and decoration

Cold cuts– the best snack and tasty treat for guests. As a rule, cold cuts consist of from different varieties of salted, smoked meat, supplemented with sausages. Cold cuts can be combined with a variety of cheeses, olives, lettuce or herbs. Vegetables in cut meats can release “juice”, which is very undesirable for meat.

IMPORTANT: The exception is small cherry tomatoes, which do not need to be cut. They can be neatly placed on top of the slices, adding brightness and freshness to the dish.

Made from meat sliced ​​into thin slices, it is very convenient to roll up neat tubes and arrange it in “scales” or roses. You can cut the meat very thinly and beautifully using a sharp wide knife or a special “slicer” device.

Simple large cuts of meat

Original cold cuts with cheese

Sliced ​​meats with fresh and salted vegetables

Appetizing cold cuts on a wooden plate

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Beautiful slicing of sausage: design and decoration

Sausage- the most “frequent guest” on the holiday table. You can serve sausage in several interesting ways. This must be done in order to interest everyone present and whet their appetite.

Sausage can be combined with cheese, olives, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and physalis. From different varieties of sausage you can lay out a variety of patterns and designs.

Sliced ​​sausage with “roses”

Festive sausage slices

Meat cut into large pieces

Video: “Sausage cutting”

Types of cutting vegetables, curly cutting

Vegetable cutting is a must must be on the table to “even out” the severity of some fatty dishes: meat, salads with mayonnaise, fish and potatoes. In order for vegetables to “want to be eaten,” they should be arrange on a serving platter in interesting ways.

For slicing, enough hard vegetables (carrots, beets, cucumbers) you can use curly knives, which cut vegetables in a “wave” or zigzag pattern. Small vegetables, such as cherry tomatoes, should be cut in half or left whole.

Can be added to chopped vegetables fresh onions. It is best to use onions of less pungent varieties so that they evoke only pleasant taste sensations: blue, white, leek, shallot. The onion should be cut into neat and not thick rings.

Special knife for cutting vegetables into shapes

Flowers from vegetables: curly cutting

Slicing vegetables with a curly knife

carving: artistic cutting of vegetables

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Beautiful slicing of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions: design and decoration

Simple vegetables such as tomato, cucumber and onion can be beautifully served on a plate and served at the holiday table.

Slicing Features:

• Tomato very watery, so it should be cut into either large rings or half rings. Small tomatoes are best cut into slices (four pieces from one fruit). Cherry tomatoes are cut in half or left whole.
• Cucumber allows several cutting methods: rings, ovals (diagonally cutting), half rings, serpentine (using a special device). The shape of the vegetable also allows it to be cut lengthwise into slices, strips, or cubes.
• Onion cut only into rings, the rings are placed either on top of all vegetables, or alternating with them. You can decorate the slices with a bunch of fresh onion feathers, which can be easily bent, laid, and made into a pattern.

Any cut of vegetables can be decorated with any herbs: parsley, dill, basil, lettuce.

Shaped tomato slicing

Shaped cucumber slicing

Shaped onion slicing

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Beautiful vegetable slicing for the festive table: design and decoration

You can decorate vegetable cuttings in both simple and original ways. For this you will need a few ideas:

Festive fruit slices on a platter

Shaped cutting of vegetables Meat cutting for the holiday

Meat slicer

Festive vegetable and cheese slicing Cheese and sausage dicing

Butterfly sliced ​​meat and vegetables

How to cut apples beautifully so that they don’t darken when slicing?

Apple- one of the most healthy and tasty fruits. Buying an apple is not a problem at any time of the year. If you eat an apple with fatty foods, it will may help the digestion process. The acid in apples helps break down complex fats and speed up metabolism.

You can choose a sweet or sour apple for slicing. Its structure is dense enough that allows you to cut fruit into thin slices and beautifully placed on a serving plate. The only and main problem of the apple is the large amount of iron in it, which contributes oxidation of fruit in fresh air(we are talking about pulp).

To prevent this from happening and the apple not to darken, it needs to be processed citric acid in one of the following ways:

• Sprinkle apple slices with lemon juice
• Wash the apple pulp (sliced) in water and lemon juice.
• Drizzle the apple with lime juice before serving.

Slicing an apple into a flower shape

Apple slicing "leaf"

Swan apple slicing

Video: “How to cut an apple beautifully?”

Beautiful sliced ​​orange for the holiday table: design and decoration

Just like an apple, an orange is a wonderful addition to the holiday and everyday table. The acid of orange will help digest fatty foods and serve as a snack for alcoholic drinks.

Slicing an orange is quite simple. You can cut citrus rings or half rings. There is no need to peel the orange; the crust will help keep the slices in shape. Fruit is a must pit that may be present in it.

You can combine orange slices with other fruits: lemon, apple, kiwi, grapefruit, banana, pear and berries.

Slicing orange blossom

Slicing an orange with other fruits

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Beautiful sliced ​​pineapple for the holiday table: photo

A pineapple - exotic fruit(in particular, scientifically it is considered a vegetable, since it grows in the garden). A pineapple ideal for slicing, which can decorate any table, especially a festive one. In terms of its taste, pineapple can act as a dessert, or can be combined with meat and poultry dishes.

The unusual shape of the pineapple allows several winning ways to cut it, which will result in a beautiful holiday dish. Pineapple has enough thick skin which should be cut with a knife. This is done carefully so as not to scratch your hands with the thorns on the peel.

Pineapple fruit cut in half, the pulp is cleaned out. The pulp can be cut into slices and placed not on a plate, but in a pineapple bowl, preserving all its features: skin and green tail. This cut will immediately delight your guests.

Pineapple as a cut can be successfully combined with other fruits: kiwi, pineapples, grapefruit.

Beautiful sliced ​​pineapple with berries

Swan pineapple slice

Cutting pineapple into cubes

Slicing pineapple into rings

Video: “Pineapple slicing option”

Beautiful fruit slices for a children's holiday table: design and decoration

Children's cutting should "interest" children. That is why fruits are cut in an original way, repeating cartoon stories and interesting pictures.

The most popular ways to cut fruit slices:

• Make a “fruit skewers”
• Make a “fruit hedgehog” using toothpicks
• Make a drawing out of fruits

Interesting ideas for fruit slices for children:

Fruit sliced ​​apple with berries

Herring often decorates the holiday table, since it is a favorite “snack” for strong alcoholic drinks among the “Russian people”. In order to give it a more “elegant look”, you should use several ways to decorate fish:

• Cleaned fish can be placed on a plate in pieces, alternating them with slices of fresh lemon.
• Fish can be decorated white or blue onion rings, onions can be inserted between the pieces.
• You can decorate the laid out pieces of herring, sprinkle them with chopped green onions(onions can be replaced with chopped dill or parsley).
• The flesh of the fish goes well with green olive flavor, which can simultaneously decorate the table setting.

Festive cutting of herring

Bright and beautiful sliced ​​fish

Video: “Fish slicing”

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A child's birthday, a kindergarten or school graduation - there are plenty of reasons to set the table. As you know, kids don’t eat too much and don’t always like feasts. Therefore, you need to set the table for them in a special way. The menu must include dishes made from seasonal fruits and drinks based on natural juices. It is advisable to provide portioned vitamin treats that will not only be healthy, but also interestingly designed.

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Pieces of fruit, beautifully laid out in the shape of a recognizable animal, will decorate the table and awaken the appetite of little reluctant ones.

Not at all an evil bee made from citrus fruits, kiwi and pears. The combination of fruits can be anything.

A peacock is not an ordinary chicken, as many people think. A chic fruity tail distinguishes the proud bird from the rest of the family.

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There must be portioned dishes on the table for children. A baby may not be able to handle a whole apple or banana, but he will happily eat a beautifully decorated basket with pieces of fruit or a kebab.

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Appetizing caterpillars made from grapes on a skewer are a delicacy for the nimble and restless Pochemucheks.

Assorted fruit has a high chance of being eaten! Everyone will choose their favorite pieces.

Getting little Energizers to sit at the table is notoriously difficult. And it won’t hurt to have some refreshments! Small fruit sandwiches will come in handy. He threw it into his mouth and ran on.

A berry treat that you can pick up and eat one at a time without being distracted from your main activity - entertainment - is a great idea. Carrying a plate with you is not very convenient, but a waffle cone that you can also eat is just the thing!

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Fruit slices are an important attribute on any holiday table. A plate of fruit is served with wine, champagne, cognac, tea and coffee. Beautiful cutting requires following simple rules. It is important that the fruits are fresh and ripe.

Cutting is always done immediately before the holiday itself. It is not recommended to do it in advance, because the fruit may lose its color, aroma and become weathered.

Slicing fruit for the table: the best ways

Currently, artistic cutting of fruits, called carving, is very popular. Carving masters are able to create real masterpieces from fruits. This technique is not easy to master at home. To make artistic cuts, special skills and tools are required. If you still decide to take up carving.

You will need a special set of fruit knives. These knives are sold in hardware stores and kitchenware departments. The simplest homemade fruit carving is a bouquet of flowers. No special skills are needed here. Chop fruits and herbs. Place them on skewers. Using your imagination, make bouquets from skewers and place them in a beautiful vase.

• Striped fruits. To serve fruit beautifully, you don’t have to engage in artistic cutting. There are much simpler options. Chop the fruits into circles of equal thickness (1 - 1.5 cm). Swap them. For example, if you cut oranges, pears and apples, you should get an orange with an apple or an apple with a pear. You can also mix fruits of the same type, but of different colors. Arrange the cooked fruits beautifully on a plate and serve.

• Fruit painting. You can make a mosaic or a picture from multi-colored fruit pieces. It is not necessary to have the talent of an artist for this. Choose a simple plot or go for a bright abstraction. Rest assured, guests will appreciate such creativity. Shaped cutting of fruit. For this you will need special graters and shredders. You can buy them in the store. There are devices that will allow you to cut out flowers, petals, bunnies and other unusual figures without much effort.

Slicing fruit for the table: photo

Arrangement of cutting for the table

Compound:

1. Mandarin - 2 pcs.
2. Kiwi - 3 pcs.
3. Pamela - 1 pc.
4. Orange - 1 pc.
5. Apple - 2 pcs.
6. Canned pineapple rings - 1 jar.
7. Pomegranate - 1 pc.

Preparation:

• Wash the fruits thoroughly and remove the skins. Divide the citrus fruits into slices, cut the kiwi into thin rings. Peel the apples from seeds and cut into slices. Place the prepared fruits in random order on a beautiful dish. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top. The main thing is that everything looks colorful, elegant and festive!

• It is not necessary to peel all the fruits. It will add contrast to the cutting and preserve the freshness of the fruit longer. The peel can be used to decorate a dish. For example, it’s easy to make an original basket or an elegant pink bud from the orange zest of an orange.

To beautifully and accurately cut fruits, you need to follow some rules and tricks.

• Be sure to wash all fruit before slicing. For transportation and storage, they are coated with a chemical composition that allows food to remain fresh longer. He is very dangerous!

• Use only sharp knives for slicing. This way the fruit slices will be even and thin. Fruits are cut before serving. Even in the refrigerator they can lose their original appearance and dry out.
• To keep the slices fresh longer, coat them with a thin layer of transparent jelly.
• To make the dish appetizing and attractive, garnish it with berries and pomegranate seeds.

• Don't be afraid of bright experiments and unusual combinations!
• Sliced ​​apples and bananas darken faster than other fruits, so prepare them at the very last moment. Don't forget to sprinkle the slices with lemon juice, this will help the fruit stay white longer.

Compatibility of fruits with other products

1. Sweet fruits, dates, persimmons, figs, bananas and dried fruits, break down more slowly than sour ones. They are not recommended to be eaten after lunch, otherwise bloating and abdominal discomfort will not be avoided. Sweet fruits go well with sour ones, with each other, with herbs, cream,
2. Semi-acid fruits: blueberries, raspberries, apples, plums, pears, mangoes, strawberries, apricots, peaches, grapes and watermelon. They go well with sweet and sour fruits, fermented milk products, protein foods (cottage cheese, meat, cheese, nuts, etc.), herbs and cream.
3. Semi-acidic fruits are incompatible with legumes, mushrooms, eggs, fish and peas. Sour fruits: tangerines, pineapples, pomegranates, lemons, pamela, oranges, gooseberries, cranberries, sour apples, plums, pears, grapes and apricots. They go well with each other, with fermented milk products, sour cream, cream, cheese, herbs, nuts and fatty cottage cheese. Sour fruits are not recommended to be combined with animal proteins, peas, legumes and starch-containing products.

Fruit slices are an important attribute on any holiday table. A plate of fruit is served with wine, champagne, cognac, tea and coffee. Beautiful cutting requires following simple rules. It is important that the fruits are fresh and ripe.

Cutting is always done immediately before the holiday itself. It is not recommended to do it in advance, because the fruit may lose its color, aroma and become weathered.

Slicing fruit for the table: the best ways

Currently, artistic cutting of fruits, called carving, is very popular. Carving masters are able to create real masterpieces from fruits. This technique is not easy to master at home. To make artistic cuts, special skills and tools are required. If you still decide to take up carving.

You will need a special set of fruit knives. These knives are sold in hardware stores and kitchenware departments. The simplest homemade fruit carving is a bouquet of flowers. No special skills are needed here. Chop fruits and herbs. Place them on skewers. Using your imagination, make bouquets from skewers and place them in a beautiful vase.

• Striped fruits. To serve fruit beautifully, you don’t have to engage in artistic cutting. There are much simpler options. Chop the fruits into circles of equal thickness (1 - 1.5 cm). Swap them. For example, if you cut oranges, pears and apples, you should get an orange with an apple or an apple with a pear. You can also mix fruits of the same type, but of different colors. Arrange the cooked fruits beautifully on a plate and serve.

• Fruit painting. You can make a mosaic or a picture from multi-colored fruit pieces. It is not necessary to have the talent of an artist for this. Choose a simple plot or go for a bright abstraction. Rest assured, guests will appreciate such creativity. Shaped cutting of fruit. For this you will need special graters and shredders. You can buy them in the store. There are devices that will allow you to cut out flowers, petals, bunnies and other unusual figures without much effort.

Slicing fruit for the table: photo

Arrangement of cutting for the table

Compound:

Preparation:

• Wash the fruits thoroughly and remove the skins. Divide the citrus fruits into slices, cut the kiwi into thin rings. Peel the apples from seeds and cut into slices. Place the prepared fruits in random order on a beautiful dish. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top. The main thing is that everything looks colorful, elegant and festive!

• It is not necessary to peel all the fruits. It will add contrast to the cutting and preserve the freshness of the fruit longer. The peel can be used to decorate a dish. For example, it’s easy to make an original basket or an elegant pink bud from the orange zest of an orange.

To beautifully and accurately cut fruits, you need to follow some rules and tricks.

• Be sure to wash all fruit before slicing. For transportation and storage, they are coated with a chemical composition that allows food to remain fresh longer. He is very dangerous!

• Use only sharp knives for slicing. This way the fruit slices will be even and thin. Fruits are cut before serving. Even in the refrigerator they can lose their original appearance and dry out.
• To keep the slices fresh longer, coat them with a thin layer of transparent jelly.
• To make the dish appetizing and attractive, garnish it with berries and pomegranate seeds.

• Don't be afraid of bright experiments and unusual combinations!
• Sliced ​​apples and bananas darken faster than other fruits, so prepare them at the very last moment. Don't forget to sprinkle the slices with lemon juice, this will help the fruit stay white longer.

Compatibility of fruits with other products

Slicing fruit for the holiday table is an art and a lot of work. After all, the fruits need to be arranged so that they look attractive and awaken the appetite. But, even without serious skills and artistic talent, you can try yourself in this creative activity. The main thing is to show imagination and desire, and everything will work out! Imagine and surprise your guests.

• Sweet fruits, dates, persimmons, figs, bananas and dried fruits, break down more slowly than sour ones. They are not recommended to be eaten after lunch, otherwise bloating and abdominal discomfort will not be avoided. Sweet fruits go well with sour ones, with each other, with herbs, cream,
• Semi-acid fruits: blueberries, raspberries, apples, plums, pears, mangoes, strawberries, apricots, peaches, grapes and watermelon. They go well with sweet and sour fruits, fermented milk products, protein foods (cottage cheese, meat, cheese, nuts, etc.), herbs and cream.
• Semi-acidic fruits are incompatible with legumes, mushrooms, eggs, fish and peas. Sour fruits: tangerines, pineapples, pomegranates, lemons, pamela, oranges, gooseberries, cranberries, sour apples, plums, pears, grapes and apricots. They go well with each other, with fermented milk products, sour cream, cream, cheese, herbs, nuts and fatty cottage cheese. Sour fruits are not recommended to be combined with animal proteins, peas, legumes and starch-containing products.