Stars And Stripes Watermelon

To carve melon bowl, cut off top 1/3 of melon. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of the melon so it will sit flat, being careful not to cut through melon. Scoop out watermelon, leaving 1/2 to 1-inch thick shell.

With a pen or pencil, trace around a 1 to 2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter held at cut edge of watermelon, forming a band of stars at the top.

Cut 3/4 of the way around each star with a small sharp knife. Wrap melon bowl in foil to keep moist; refrigerate until ready to serve.

Fill with cut fruit.

* Use fresh fruits that are in season, such as watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, strawberries, grapes, peaches, orange sections, apples, bananas and blueberries.

Use fruits with a variety of shapes and colors. Orange juice concentrate can be drizzled over or tossed lightly with fruit.

Fruit such as bananas, apples and peaches should be sprinkled with orange or lemon juice to prevent discoloration.

Recipe Source: Pillsbury