A Basket of Fruit is the Perfect Dessert for Summer Picnics

This summer instead of bringing messy desserts that can’t stand up to the heat, bring a basket of fruit for both snacks and dessert. Delicious, light and sweet citrus fruits like oranges or tangerines are the perfect addition to any summer picnic and they are easy to transport anywhere. Whether you are having traditional picnics with the food spread on a cloth on the ground or more formal picnics at a picnic table in a park or at someone’s home, fruit baskets are the perfect thing to bring with you. Everyone will be delighted with the refreshing fresh fruit that you bring.

A basket of fruit has something for everyone and is appropriate for everyone to eat, even small children. Children can eat citrus fruits like oranges without a lot of help, and if they drop the fruit on the ground the peel will protect the fruit. Children can also carry the fruit around with them and not worry about spilling it everywhere. You may need to wipe up some sweet, sticky juice but that’s all the clean up necessary when your kids are eating citrus fruit. Make sure you have some wipes on hand and you’re all set. You won’t need to worry about cleaning up any mess after dinner or having dirty or sticky pans to transport home with you. Throw out the peel, use a wet wipe to clean up any juice, and you’re done with clean up.

Chocolate desserts or cakes can melt in the hot temperatures, and don’t seem very appetizing after sitting out in the sun for a long time. Cookies and candy can draw bugs and can be very messy . But a basket of fruit stays bright, fresh and appealing even after sitting in the hot sun for hours. And since fruit doesn’t need to be refrigerated it is safe to eat even after it’s been sitting a long time. Fruit is also easy to pack up and take home when the picnic is over.

Picnic foods are traditionally easy, light foods that can be easily carried, so a basket of fruit is perfect. The basket can also be used to carry other supplies or foods once the fruit has been eaten. Oranges, grapefruits and other fruits provide healthy energy and help keep the body hydrated, so they are ideal for beach picnics or picnics in hot weather when it’s easy to get dehydrated.

Taste the Sunshine with Hale Groves

At Hale Groves, we believe the best gifts come from the land, not a factory. For generations, our fruit has been grown slowly under the Florida sun, picked at its peak, and delivered fresh to your door. From sweet Navel Oranges to rare Honeybells, every gift shares the simple joy of real flavor—perfect for holidays, milestones, or everyday moments worth celebrating.

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