Easter Cross Fresh Fruit Platter (For Easter & Church Gatherings)

Simple, Pretty Fresh & Tasty!

Ingredients:

2 fresh pineapples

3  pounds small to medium sized strawberries

1 1/2 cups (approximately) green seedless grapes

1 1/2 cups (approximately) red seedless grapes

Method:

Fill a sink or large bowl with water. Add the berries and grapes. Take the grapes off of the stems and place in a colander to drain. Lay out 2 sheets of paper towels. Cut the stems from the strawberries and place cut side down on the paper towels.

Cut the top and bottom ends off of the pineapples. I have a special tool that cores and slices the pineapple into rings. If you don't have a special tool, trim off the outer spines. Next cut the pineapple in half lengthwise. Cut into slices. (You can leave the core section in place or cut out.)

Arrange the pineapple slices in a cross design on a platter. Gently pat dry the grapes and strawberries with paper towels. Fill in the spaces on the bottom edges of the cross with strawberries. Place the green grapes along the top edges of the cross. Arrange the red grapes in the center of the cross.

Prepare the day before serving, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Serves 10 to 15.

Notes: Young and old appreciate this attractive presentation of tasty fresh fruit!