A fruit bowl on the counter is both decor and a nudge to eat healthier. But the wrong bowl or the wrong fruit combination makes produce spoil faster. Here are 10 ideas, plus what to store where.
The Short Answer
Choose a wide, shallow bowl or an open wire basket so air circulates. Keep bananas and ethylene-producing fruit like apples apart from fruit you want to last, and refrigerate berries and grapes.
10 Fruit Bowl Ideas
1. Stainless steel oval bowl
The Scandinavian stainless steel oval fruit bowl is modern and easy to clean.
2. Iron basket with handle
The iron art fruit basket with bamboo handle lets air flow around fruit.
3. Ceramic statement bowl
A handmade glazed bowl becomes a centerpiece.
4. Gold accent bowl
A small gold-plated flower bowl for lemons and limes.
5. Tiered stand
Saves counter space and keeps fruits separated.
6. Wooden tray
A divided wooden tray keeps small fruits apart.
7. Colander bowl
A double-layer colander for washing and serving grapes and berries.
8. Glass bowl
Colorful citrus looks bright in glass.
9. Banana hanger
Keeps bananas from bruising and ripening other fruit.
10. Seasonal centerpiece
Pears, pomegranates and mini pumpkins in fall.
Which Fruits to Keep Apart
- Ethylene producers: apples, bananas, avocados, pears, peaches, tomatoes.
- Ethylene sensitive: berries, grapes, leafy greens, cucumbers.
- Ripen avocados and pears on the counter, then refrigerate.
- Keep citrus on the counter for about a week or in the fridge for longer.
Equipment I Used
- 3-piece ceramic serving bowl set: takes food straight from the crock to the table.
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Fruit Bowl Ideas FAQ
What is the best fruit bowl material?
Open wire or shallow ceramic and metal bowls that allow air flow.
Should bananas be in the fruit bowl?
Keep them separate; they speed up ripening of nearby fruit.
Which fruits should go in the fridge?
Berries, grapes, cherries and ripe stone fruit.
How do I keep fruit flies away?
Wash fruit before storing, remove overripe pieces and wipe the bowl weekly.
