A fruit tray can stay fresh for about 24 hours when properly refrigerated, but it also depends on the types of fruit on the tray and how ripe they were when the tray was prepared.
In general, it's safe to make a fresh fruit platter in the morning on the day you want to serve it. And if you're using heartier fruits, you can make it the night before. Either way, store it tightly wrapped in a nice cold fridge.
If you need to make the fruit tray ahead of time, then wash and prepare all the fruit, and keep each type in separate containers in the fridge and assemble on the day. It will keep this way for 3-4 days.
Can I make a fruit Tray the night before? Yes, most of the fruit may be sliced the night before and kept separate covered and refrigerated.
The best way to keep fruit fresh in a tray is to keep it in the refrigerator. Of course, that's not always practical. When refrigeration is out of the question, cover it and place it on a tray of ice so it stays fresh longer.
Making your own fruit arrangement is far superior to purchasing a store-made fruit tray. Not only will making your own tray of fruit be cheaper, it will be fresher, better quality, and you can choose whatever fruits you like to include and how many different varieties of fruit you are going to use.
To do this, line a plate, baking sheet or shallow glass bowl with a couple paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Place your unwashed strawberries on top in a single layer, then cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use, ideally within seven days.
How Much Fruit For 50 People? We estimate a 1/2 cup of serving of fruit per person which means 25 cups of fruit for 50 people. Keep in mind the size of the serving spoon will have a big impact on how much fruit people take.
The pattern is simple really. Create an “X” on the platter with pineapple boats and fill the empty spaces with fruit patterns and garnish with a crapload of flowers so it looks like I know what I'm doing. Works every time and the crowd goes wild.
Begin arranging tray by placing largest pieces of fruit first. Then place medium sized pieces of fruit followed by smaller pieces. A couple rare or more expensive pieces may be placed on top for a decorative accent. Serve immediately or store covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator or a cool place.
A veggie tray will stay fresh at room temperature for up to 2 hours. You can refrigerate your platter for up to 3 days, although the cut vegetables will dry out a bit over time. I recommend enjoying your crudites within 24 hours for the best result.
All of the fruit on the platter should be cut so that pieces are ready-to-eat--free of leaves, stems, rinds and pits.
Just know that once strawberries are washed and cut, they will deteriorate more quickly than whole, unwashed berries, and generally only last three to four days in the refrigerator.
Once they've been cut into, strawberries should always be stored in an airtight container to keep the flesh from drying out and bacteria from growing. Berries don't last nearly as long once sliced so it's best to keep them whole as long as possible.
Keep Them Cool
Finally, berries belong in the fridge. Once purchased from a farmer's market, they can last about a day or two on the counter, but unless you plan on eating them within that time, the refrigerator is where they need to go.
In fact, you can just chop up some of your favorite fruits, arrange them on a platter, and serve completely as is. If you want to get fancy, you can serve a fruit platter with a yogurt or cream cheese dip so your guests can dip and enjoy. Another option is to chop up some fruit and create an easy fruit salad.
If you have access to a fridge at work, then this should be where you store the container until lunch. Storing chopped fruit in water can also be advantageous for people looking to stay hydrated as it will increase the water content of the fruit.
Once cut or peeled, fresh produce should be refrigerated within 2 hours. If it is left at room temperature for more than 2 hours, throw it away. Remember: To prevent foodborne illness, buy good-quality fruits and vegetables, store them properly and wash them thoroughly.
Most fruits will last about five days after being sliced (some vegetables a few days longer) as long as you follow a few rules: store them in an airtight container and always refrigerate cut produce. Fruits like apples, pears, bananas and avocados are not the best candidates for slicing ahead of time since they brown ...