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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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Take a bite out of summer boredom with this kid-friendly food project. Ingredients:
1 large watermelon |
2 cups seedless red grapes |
1 medium cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cubed |
2 cups fresh blueberries |
2 medium oranges |
1 jar (12 ounces) pineapple preserves |
swedish fish candies, optional |
Directions:
1. Using a large sharp knife, cut off one end of the watermelon so that watermelon stands at an angle. Using a razor blade or small knife, score an opening for the mouth. With knife, cut out and remove mouth. Cut out triangles for teeth; remove rind from teeth.
2. For shark fin, cut a triangle from removed rind; attach to shark with toothpicks. For eyes, attach two grapes with toothpicks.
3. Remove fruit from inside watermelon; cut into cubes. In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cantaloupe, blueberries and remaining grapes. Finely grate peel from oranges and squeeze juice. In a small bowl, mix preserves, orange juice and peel; add to fruit and toss gently.
4. Stand shark on a platter. Fill opening with some of the fruit mixture; add a few Swedish Fish if desired. Serve with remaining fruit. Yield: 32 servings.
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