How to Make a Sugared Fruit Centerpiece
Here's a sugared fruit centerpiece that looks great on your holiday table or any time you want to dress your table for a festive occasion.
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Equipment
- Small paintbrush
- Small bowl for sugaring the fruit
Materials
- Fresh fruit of different sizes and colors - Smooth skin is best
- Superfine sugar
- Powdered egg whites
- Serving tray- cake stands etc..
- Candles
Instructions
- Wash and dry the fruit.
- Paint on or dip the fruit in egg whites.
- Spoon on the sugar, or roll the fruit in it.
- Find a base for your centerpiece a serving tray, low bowl, or a pretty cutting board works well.
- Create your centerpiece by adding the candles first. You can use a small tin can or a short cake plate to raise the height of the candles if you want.
- Then add the larger pieces of sugared fruit around the candles.
- Add smaller pieces of fruit around and on top of the larger pieces, turning the base to see all sides.
Notes
The sugared fruit centerpiece should last for a couple of days, depending on the heat and humidity of your home, allowing you to work ahead for the holidays.
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