Aurora Borealis Fruit Platter (Printable)

Colorful fruit arrangement featuring green and purple fruits styled as the Northern Lights.

# What You Need:

→ Green Fruits

01 - 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
02 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 green apple, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Purple Fruits

04 - 1 cup blackberries
05 - 1 cup red or black grapes, halved
06 - 1/2 cup blueberries (optional)

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Edible glitter or gold leaf

# Steps:

01 - Wash all fruits thoroughly and pat dry.
02 - On a large serving platter, arrange halved green grapes, kiwi slices, and green apple slices in gentle, wavy lines forming the first ribbon of colors.
03 - Arrange blackberries, halved red or black grapes, and blueberries adjacent to the green fruits, intertwining to create flowing, aurora-like undulations.
04 - Fill any empty spaces with extra fruit or fresh mint leaves to achieve a lush and full appearance.
05 - If desired, gently sprinkle edible glitter or small pieces of gold leaf to mimic the Northern Lights’ shimmer.
06 - Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks showstopping but takes only twenty minutes, so you actually have time to enjoy your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • Every element is fresh and vegan by default, which means you're never stressed about dietary restrictions.
  • The arrangement trick works for any combination of fruits you happen to have, so it adapts to whatever's in season.
02 -
  • Blackberries stain everything instantly, so wash your hands immediately after arranging them or you'll look like you've been making ink all afternoon.
  • The dark platter makes an enormous difference—the fruits practically glow against it, which is exactly what the Northern Lights do against a dark sky.
  • If you're prepping this more than four hours ahead, keep the cut apples in a little bowl of water with a squeeze of lemon so they don't brown.
03 -
  • Work with slightly cold fruit straight from the refrigerator—it holds its shape better and the colors feel even more jewel-like.
  • If edible glitter feels too fancy, skip it entirely or use just a whisper of it, because the fruit is already doing most of the visual work.
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