How to Carve a Watermelon Basket
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Serves:
8-10
Prep:
2 Hr
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Ingredients
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1 largewatermelon
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·knife
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·pencil or marker
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·toothpicks-solid round ones
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·carving knife
How to Make How to Carve a Watermelon Basket
- Choose a watermelon that's a shape and size fitting for the table.
Cut a thin slice from the bottom to provide a stable base. - Draw the outlines for the heart basket with a fine/medium point waterproof marker or a sharp pencil before you cut.
Halve the watermelon lengthwise with a straight, jagged, or wavy line. - Leave a thick handle to "hold" the basket up from the center. (optional)
Use a knife or decorating tool to cut out the edges. Be careful not to cut through the handle. - Carefully remove the top quarter sections when the cutting is complete.
Save the cut-out pieces for later. Trim the flesh from the inside of the handle. - Cut out hearts or other designs from the rind you removed to decorate the outside of the basket and attach them with toothpicks.
- Fill with your favorite fruit, or, just follow the instructions of the watermelon fruit basket.
