| If you want to give a unique gift that is guarantee to | | | | • Citrus: Oranges, grapefruits, nectarines, |
| be used an enjoyed by the recipient, consider a fruit | | | | tangerines, and clementines are perennial favorites in |
| basket. Fruit baskets are fabulous ways to provide | | | | a fruit basket. In addition to adding a fantastic color, |
| your friend, family member, neighbor, co-worker, or | | | | these sweet treats are favored by most individuals. |
| client with a delicious-and healthy-treat that looks like | | | | However, keep in mind that some citrus, mainly |
| a million bucks, but is actually budget friendly. When | | | | oranges and grapefruits, are large in size and heavy in |
| looking a fruit basket, you can either choose to | | | | weight. If you plan on adding many of these juicy |
| purchase one pre-made or make your own to save | | | | delights, ensure your basket is of the appropriate size |
| you some of your hard-earned cash. Regardless | | | | to handle the fruit. |
| where you get your fruit basket, carefully consider | | | | • Pineapples: Usually, the thought of fruit baskets |
| the contents and personalize the gift to the recipient. | | | | and pineapples go hand in hand, as these elaborate |
| The most important thing about a fruit basket is | | | | fruits add a tremendous punch to the baskets |
| indeed the fruit itself. When looking for what fruits to | | | | appearance. Before you throw in a pineapple "just |
| add to a fruit basket, consider these popular options: | | | | because," consider also purchasing a pineapple cutting, |
| • Apples: This hearty fruit is a fruit basket | | | | a small, inexpensive device that will allow your guest |
| favorite. Most everyone loves an apple, so you do | | | | to enjoy the delicious meat of the fruit. |
| not have to worry about less adventurous tastes | | | | • Grapes and Berries: More delicate fruit, including |
| avoiding the goodies. Also, apples tend to travel or | | | | grapes and berries, should be added judiciously. Since |
| ship well and have a long shelf life, so you do not | | | | these fruits generally do not ship well, you should |
| have to worry about the fruit in your basket arriving | | | | reconsider adding these fruits to baskets going great |
| spoiled or crushed. | | | | distances. In addition to their fragility, these fruits do |
| • Pears: Like apples, pears are another fruit | | | | not have a long shelf life, meaning they can |
| basket favorite. However, due to the more delicate | | | | potentially be spoiled upon arrival of the gift. |
| nature of the pear, they may need a bit more | | | | • Unique Fruits: Depending on the type of basket |
| protection-especially if the basket is to be shipped. | | | | you are assembling, you may decide to include unique |
| Most pears are purchased in some protective | | | | fruits. Usually tropical in nature, consider adding kiwi, |
| covering, usually either a plastic container or foam | | | | star fruit, plantains, and even coconuts if the recipient |
| wrapping, so consider leaving this protection in place | | | | will enjoy this more unusual fare. |
| when assembling your fruit basket. | | | | |