How to Create and Decorate the Perfect Basket of Citrus Fruit

A citrus fruit basket makes a very unique gift for a friend or loved one. Find out how to put together and decorate the perfect basket of citrus fruit below!

The vibrant shade ranges, the fact they're nutritious and delish; no wonder fruit is often in the spotlight when it comes to home decor and gifts for loved ones.

Whether the basket is used as a table centerpiece, a cute way to organize snacks, a gift for a health-conscious friend, or a smart outdoor decoration, you can't go wrong with a stylish basket of citrus fruit.

You can either purchase a citrus fruit basket or create one yourself if you're an arts and crafts lover or a DIY devotee. 

Whether you're delighting in unleashing your creativity or savoring the giddy excitement of surprising a friend with a thoughtful homemade gift, this is an easy and stress-free DIY you'll want to try. 

Making Fruitious Arrangements  

Choose a basket on the small side. You need less fruit to fill a fruit basket than you may think. The basket must be sturdy and reliable. A basket in poor condition will end with your fruity, carefully styled masterpiece spilling out all over the place.  

If your basket is meant as a method to serve snacks, or to be given as a gift, select both fresh and unripened fruits.

One suggestion is to line your basket with cushioning like plastic basket grass or shredded paper. This bedding is support for your fruit and overall presentation. Your basket filler should be like thick carpeting to uphold your fruit effectively. 

DIY-ing a fruit basket from recyclable materials is an excellent method for saving money and protecting the environment. 

A Basket of Fruit Filled Creativity 

You can style a summer-themed basket by choosing colorful citrus fruits such as Meyer lemon fruit, Persian limes, grapefruit, Ponderosa lemons, Dancy tangerines, and Orlando Tangelo fruit. 

You can also mix citrus with other fruit, such as in a fall-themed basket with red apples, yellow pears, red grapes, and figs. Add decorative maple leaves for some bonus seasonal festivity. 

Usher in springtime with a spring-themed basket brimming with red cherries, kiwi, avocado, oranges, peaches, and apricots.

Toss in some faux green plant leaves to play up the springy vibes. 

If your planning to give your basket as a birthday gift, you can choose a basket in colors they'll love and pile in their favorite fruits. Add in some novelty and little decorative items that remind them of shared inside jokes and represent special moments in your friendship.

Fruitful Presentation 

Now that you have your materials and fruits of choice, it's time to get with the arranging. The crown of the fruits should be in full view. Draping grapes over the side of the basket or the other fruits is a charming classic.

Take your time and find your style by shuffling around and rearranging the basket's contents for a bit. Experiment! 

If you have kids, include them in the making of your basket for an enjoyable, wholesome quality time activity. 

Expanding Your Fruity Horizons 

There's some impressive artistry involved in fruit carving if you're interested in adding some extra pizazz to your project. Browse Pinterest for further inspiration and ideas.

If you're in the market for a fun and lucrative side hustle, try planting your fruit trees and selling your own homegrown, custom-made basket of fruits.

All hail the fruit basket connoisseur in training! 

Try our seasonal citrus box while its available...the Craft Citrus Club!

Our Rio box is a 15-lb curated box of our fresh-harvested citrus from South Texas. The fruit is NOT gassed, rather it is tree-ripened. Our season runs from Nov-May for  oranges, grapefruit and mandarins.

Our Grande box is a 30-lb box of either fresh-harvested Rio Red Grapefruit or Sweet Oranges from South Texas.