Carve a Watermelon Basket

Watermelons come in many varieties so you can choose from red or yellow flesh and seeded or seedless varieties. Learn how to cut decorative hearts into a handle for the basket to make an elegant but easy edible party decoration or centerpiece. Simply follow these easy step-by-step instructions and fill with your favorite fruit salad recipe. If you will be using the fruit scooped out from the watermelon basket, consider buying a seedless variety.

• Carve a Watermelon Basket - Step-by-Step Instructions with Photos
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