How to Make a Watermelon Basket

Growing up, Daddy always carved a watermelon basket for our  summer parties while Momma whipped up yummy food. 

"It can't be too hard," I thought, deciding to tackle the family tradition. 

Don't look too closely at these photos because they are nothing like Daddy's clean straight lines. Here is my watermelon basket and it wasn't too difficult. 

I will walk you through the process step-by-step. 

You will need: 
1 Large Watermelon
1 Large Watermelon
​1 Large Honeydew
1 Sharp Working Space
1 Melon Ball Maker
1 Large Mixing Bowl
1 Large Working Space

Your first job will be to cut off most of the top half of the watermelon leaving a wide handle in the center. (See the photo below)

Next, make melon balls from the pieces you cut off from the watermelon and add them to the mixing bowl. 

Move on to making melon balls from the rest of the watermelon until it is empty, adding them to  your bowl. Scrape the insides of the watermelon so it is smooth. 

Make melon balls from the cantaloupe and honeydew, adding them to the mixing bowl. Mix all the fruit together so there is a pretty color mix. 

Add the melon balls to the empty watermelon basket and it is ready to serve. 

That's it! It's easier than you thought, isn't it? It makes a great centerpiece for a summer party, BBQ, or outside picnic. 

Happy Summer Hospitality! 

Warmly, 
​Meredith Curtis

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Cut off most of the Top half of the watermelon, leaving a handle in the center.

Make melon balls from the pieces you cut off from the watermelon and add them to the mixing bowl.

Make melon balls from the rest of the watermelon until it is empty.

Make melon balls from the cantaloupe and honeydew, adding them to the mixing bowl. Mix all the fruit together so there is a pretty color mix.

Add the melon balls to the empty watermelon basket and it is ready to serve.

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