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How To Make A Fruit Rainbow Platter

Published: Feb 23, 2022 by Lynn Polito · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

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A fun way to liven up your fruit platter, this fruit rainbow is so easy to make and will wow your guests! Kids will love eating their fruit when it's shaped in a rainbow!

The fruit rainbow is assembled

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I first made this fruit platter for my son and daughters joint birthday party. Everyone was so impressed, but it was so easy to make! Just a little thought and effort and you have a beautiful platter for any event!

This would be fantastic at any birthday party, on St. Patrick's Day, or at any Summer barbecue.

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  • Equipment You'll Need
  • Types of Fruit To Use In A Fruit Rainbow
  • Washing Fruit
  • How To Make A Fruit Rainbow
  • How Big Should I Make The Fruit Rainbow?
  • What To Do With Leftover Fruit
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Other Recipes To Try
  • 📖 Recipe

Equipment You'll Need

  • Cutting Board
  • Knives
  • Platter
  • Colander- to wash fruit thoroughly.

Types of Fruit To Use In A Fruit Rainbow

The type of fruit you use would depend on your preference. Use whatever type of fruit is your favorite. Here are some examples of fruit from each color.

Red Fruit

  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Pomegranate Seeds
  • Blood Oranges
  • Watermelon Pieces

Orange Fruit

  • Oranges
  • Cantaloupe
  • Clementines
  • Mango
  • Peaches

Yellow Fruit

  • Pineapple
  • Apples
  • Golden Raspberries
  • Banana

Green Fruit

  • Green Grapes
  • Honeydew
  • Kiwi
  • Pears

Blue Fruit

  • Blueberries
  • Concord Grapes
  • Blackberries
  • Elderberries

Purple Fruit

  • Purple Grapes
  • Plums
  • Figs
  • Passion Fruit
A fruit rainbow is surrounded by flowers

Washing Fruit

When I come home from the grocery store, I wash my fruit and vegetables right away.

The best way to do this is to add the fruit to a large bowl. Fill the bowl with water and add 2 or 3 tablespoons of white vinegar.

The vinegar will kill any bacteria or pesticides that are on the fruit. Dry the fruit and place it in an airtight container. Apples and larger produce can go directly into the refrigerator.

I've also noticed that fruit lasts longer when you clean it immediately when you get home from the grocery store.

How To Make A Fruit Rainbow

First, you'll want to get out the platter that you will be using. Wash all the fruit and cut any fruit that needs to be cut into small pieces.

I like to start from the inside of the rainbow, but you can start from the outside if you prefer. Add the violet, or purple fruit.

The grapes are added to the rainbow

Next, add the blue fruit.

The blueberries are added to the fruit rainbow

After the blue fruit, you'll add the green fruit. If you are using grapes, you can take them off the stem or leave the stems on and let people use the stems as a holder.

The grapes are added to the platter

Next comes yellow. I used pineapple here, but apples or bananas would be great too.

The pineapple is added to the fruit rainbow

Orange comes next. Take pieces of clementines or segments of orange as the orange section of the rainbow.

The oranges are added to the platter

Finally, we have red. I used a mixture of raspberries and strawberries to give a few more options.

The strawberries and raspberries are added to the platter

How Big Should I Make The Fruit Rainbow?

You'll want to consider the number of guests you will have. ½ cup of fruit per guest is usually enough fruit. If you have a lot of guests that are big fruit eaters, make more!

Fruit will last a long time in the refrigerator, so don't be nervous that there will be too many leftovers.

What To Do With Leftover Fruit

If you have leftover fruit, you can place the fruit in airtight containers and keep them in the refrigerator.

You can also make smoothies! Place 1 cup of fruit into a Ziploc bag and freeze the fruit. When you are ready to make smoothies, add the fruit to a blender, top with orange juice or milk and blend.

When you work with frozen fruit, you don't have to worry about adding ice to the smoothies. This will also extend the life of the fruit and keep it from going bad.

A close up of the fruit rainbow

Frequently Asked Questions

Some fruit brown quickly, how can I keep the fruit from browning?

When you put the platter together, add a squeeze of lemon juice over the platter. This will stop fruit like apples and pears from browning.

What can I serve with a rainbow fruit platter?

You can serve it with a whipped feta dip, a caramel apple dip, or simply with whipped cream.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! You can make this up to 12 hours in advance. Cover the platter with plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

Other Recipes To Try

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The fruit rainbow is assembled

How To Make A Fruit Rainbow

A fun way to liven up your fruit platter, this fruit rainbow is so easy to make and will wow your guests! Kids will love eating their fruit when it's shaped in a rainbow!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 69kcal
Author: Lynn Polito

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Raspberries
  • 1 Cup Clementines Peeled and segmented
  • 1 Cup Pineapple
  • 1 Cup Green Grapes
  • 1 Cup Blueberries
  • 1 Cup Red Grapes

Instructions

  • Wash all of the fruit well and cut the pineapple into bite sized pieces.
  • Assemble the rainbow. Starting from the inside, add the red grapes.
  • Add the blueberries above the red grapes.
  • Add the green grapes above the blueberries.
  • Add the pineapple pieces above the green grapes.
  • Add the clementine segments above the pineapples.
  • Add the raspberries above the clementines.

Notes

  • To make this rainbow platter ahead of time, assemble the platter and cover tightly with plastic wrap.  Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • Change up the fruit based on the season and what is available to you at the grocery store.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Donna

    February 28, 2022 at 12:59 am

    5 stars
    My kids had a bit of a tough week so I made this for an after school surprise and they thought it was absolutely brilliant 🙂

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  2. Anne

    February 25, 2022 at 5:13 pm

    5 stars
    This is so pretty! And I love the variety of fruits included.

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  3. Jennifer

    February 24, 2022 at 9:01 am

    5 stars
    How pretty! It cheered up my day and everyone loved it! Such a healthy idea, too!

    Reply
  4. Mandy Applegate

    February 24, 2022 at 4:52 am

    5 stars
    Making this rainbow fruit platter really cheered me up!

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  5. Linda

    February 24, 2022 at 1:51 am

    5 stars
    Always love a fruity rainbow platter like this one! So colorful and fresh

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  6. Sherry

    February 24, 2022 at 12:41 am

    5 stars
    A perfect treat for my "Over the Rainbow" Baby Shower theme gathering. Thank you for the healthy idea!!

    Reply

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