A fruit basket is such a lovely piece to have in the kitchen or for picnics. Especially because it helps organize your fruits in a tidy manner where it’s also visually attractive.

Although there are a lot of fruit baskets available at the supermarkets or stores, wouldn’t it be nice to have your personalized fruit basket?

Here we’ll show you how to make your very own fruit basket.

Pick which type of basket you’re going to use

We can’t make a fruit basket without the basket, of course. On your next shopping visit, you would need to scout for a basket of your liking. Here are the different types that you can choose from.

  • Glass Basket – Glass baskets are pretty and see-through. The people looking at your fruit basket can immediately see all the fruits inside it due to transparency and how colorful the fruits are. Although it’s pretty, glass baskets are quite on the expensive side.
  • Wicker Basket – It’s a basket made of wickerwork with very intricate handwoven details. This is by far the most common and used fruit baskets of all time. It’s perfect for picnics, special gatherings, and even as a grocery basket when shopping at the farmer’s market. You can always get a cheaper kind for its durable and high-quality value.
  • Metal Basket – It’s a basket made out of metal. It’s also a bit see-through due to its square holes design. It’s also very cheap and durable that can last you for a long time. It’s readily available in any store that you can find. Also, it’s very easy to design and customize.

Don’t forget to consider the size of the basket. When picking a basket, think about what types of fruits you’re going to put inside. If you’re planning to put bigger fruits like melons, pineapples, and grapefruit, then pick a bigger basket. If it’s just apples, oranges and mangoes, get the medium size. If you’re prepping for smaller fruits such as berries and cherries, go for the small one.

To cater to all the fruits around the year, you might as well pick all basket sizes. The more, the merrier!

Pick your fruits

If you’re asking about which fruits to pick, it’s all up to you. Go for whatever fruits are in season in your location. This way, you won’t have a hard time to complicate yourself whenever picking the fruits. Or better yet, pick the fruits appropriate for the theme party or whatever is the motif of the occasion.

Here, we will show you at two “fruit themes” examples that you can follow:

“Tropical Paradise”

You will need to have the following fruits available:

  • Bananas
  • Pineapple
  • Mangoes
  • Pears
  • Rambutan

Since most of these tropical fruits are quite big, you would need a bigger basket of your choice. Here’s how to arrange the fruits inside the basket.

How To Arrange?

  • You will need to start with the heavier or bigger fruits, such as pineapple and bananas. If the pineapple you picked is quite big, just use one for now or two pieces if they’re in medium size. Position the pineapples at the back part of the basket.
  • Take the bananas and then put it beside the pineapple on the right corner. If you got large ones, just put at least three bananas.
  • Grab three of the pears and position it on the left side of the pineapple. The stem should be facing up.
  • Then get 2-3 mangoes depending on how big they are and position them in front. Still, have the stems facing up.
  • The center should be vacant now; all you need to do is fill up the center part with rambutans. They will look like red blossoms. Then you’re done.

Just stick with us for the accessories part later on.

“Berry-mania”

For this theme, you will need to buy the following fruits below:

  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Blackberries
  • Blueberries
  • Cherries

This theme is perfect for small baskets, especially if you’re trying to give fruit baskets as a gift. This will be a perfect tiny fruit basket treat for families and friends.

How to arrange?

  • Get your small basket and start with the strawberries. Stack them up on the sides from the bottom to the top until it forms one line of the circle. Make sure it’s not overfilled so it won’t spill later. Just have it sticking out a little bit. The strawberry’s leaves up top should remain intact to add some nice presentation to it.
  • You will need to put the blackberries next in line. Do the same process with your strawberries. Stack all the blackberries around the basket from bottom to top until it forms a circle.
  • Then do the same thing with the raspberries, followed by blueberries. You should see how the design of the circular motion of colors from the fruits. There should be at least four lines of fruit circles from your strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
  • Notice that the center part is vacant. You should have it filled by cherries having its stems facing up. You can also take out the stems and fill it up with just the cherries. That should complete your berry-mania basket.

Adding accessories to the fruit basket

Complete the whole package by adding nice accessories to the fruit basket that will catch someone’s attention.

  • Ribbons – This is the most common and pretty choice when designing fruit baskets. You can pick any color you’d like that match or stand out from your fruits. You can either tie it on the basket handle or wrap it around the basket’s body. Make sure you perfectly tie your ribbon where it’s visible enough to be seen.
  • Flowers – If you got some fresh blooms, wouldn’t it be perfect for mixing it up with your fruit basket? You can put fresh roses on the center to put some vibrance to it. Otherwise, make a flower necklace and roll it around the basket handle.
  • Vines – You can get an actual vine plant of your choice or pick a fake one from the store so you can use it longer. You can have these vines wrap around the basket’s body and have the tips drape as you display it on the table. This will have a feel like the guests are directly picking fruits from the garden.

What do you put in a fruit basket?

Start by having the largest fruit at the bottom of the basket. On each side, put pineapple, in the middle will be red and yellow apples, oranges, pears, mandarins, kiwis, and bananas. The small red fruits like strawberries, raspberries, and dates will be used to fill holes, but do it gently.

How do you make a homemade gift basket?

Tips for Building a Great Gift Basket
  1. Plan ahead, if possible.
  2. Think outside the basket.
  3. Build up your base.
  4. Select a variety of gift items in size and texture.
  5. Put your tall items in the back.
  6. Keep your items secured.
  7. Put something inside the glass jars, mugs or beverage containers.
  8. If you’re going to wrap . . .

How do you make a fruit holder?

Where do you hang a fruit basket?

You can easily hang them in the kitchen or pantry and use them to store both fruits and vegetables. Install a metal rail just under your wall-mounted cabinets and hang small metal baskets like those used to store paper towels. It’s really simple and really practical, especially if you hang these above your prep area.

Is it better to store fruit in glass or plastic?

the berries truly stay fresh for longer – they don’t mush or mold nearly as quickly as they do in the plastic. they’re easier and more convenient to grab as a quick snack. honestly, it’s prettier to look at colorful fruit in glass than mushy fruit in plastic 😉 you save money by wasting less produce.

Where should you keep your fruit?

Most fresh fruit, including apples, berries and grapes, will last longer if kept in their original packaging and stored in the crisper of your fridge. Berries can last in the fridge for about a week. It’s a good idea to eat as soon as possible so they don’t spoil.

Can you store fruit in Tupperware?

Don’t store fruits & vegetables in their own plastic bags. Tupperware containers are considered the handiest as they can be accommodated easily in your vegetables & fruit drawers. They also make excellent containers to start living an organized life.

Are produce containers worth it?

The Results:

Some of the containers extended the life of the produce by a tiny bit, but not enough to warrant purchasing. Everything was too spoiled to eat by the two-week mark. Surprisingly, none of the specialized containers performed much better than grocery-store ones.

Do bananas go in the fridge?

Bananas are picked green and ripen at room temperature. Refrigerating them not only causes the skin to darken, it slows down or stops ripening. So, it is best to keep them out of the fridge until they are fully ripened. At that point refrigerating them will help keep them from becoming over ripe.

How long do fruit flies live?

The average natural life span of fruit fly adults in optimal temperatures is 40 to 50 days. Female fruit flies are capable of mating and laying several batches of eggs in that time, allowing the fruit fly population in a home to multiply quickly.

What kills fruit flies instantly?

Pour boiling white vinegar or boiling water into drains. This is a simple way to get rid of fruit flies immediately. Many fruit flies make themselves at home in moist and hidden areas, such as shower drains, sink drains, garbage disposals, toilets, and more.

Can fruit flies survive in fridge?

Fruit flies have no problem surviving in a fridge. One way to prevent infestation is to just wash your fruits before storing them in your fridge. However, if there are already swarms of the little insects in the fridge, then you can try trapping them with jar filled with vinegar or a mix of wine, soap and water.

What do fruit flies hate?

Deter Them With Scents. Fruit flies can’t stand the smell of basil, peppermint, eucalyptus, lemongrass, lavender and clove. If you’ve had a fruit fly problem in the past, try placing these fragrant herbs in muslin sacks or tea bags and hanging them around the house.