Serves: 0

* See note below.
a luau or patio party
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tray of marinated boiled shrimp

* A citrus tower centerpiece is quick to assemble and inexpensive. Use with lemon leaves, which can be purchased from a florist. Use as a garnish for Citrus Tower

You will need a long sharp knife, small sharp knife and wooden picks or bamboo skewers.

Select a medium-sized orange, lemon and lime. You will also need a maraschino cherry, mint sprigs and lemon leaves or other decorative non-poisonous leaves.

Wash leaves in mild sudsy water rinse well. Dry and polish gently with a soft cloth. Cover and refrigerate.

Cut a thin lengthwise slice from stem end of orange discard slice. Place orange on cut end to prevent rolling. Cut off top one-third of orange discard top (A). Cut a zigzag pattern by making diagonal cuts to the center of the fruit (B). Drain well. Repeat with lemon and lime. Cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble.

To assemble, insert picks in center of each fruit and stack orange on the bottom, lemon in the middle and lime on top. Attach cherry to pick in center of the lime (C). Place citrus tower on lemon leaves. Garnish with mint.

More Recipes from the All-Occasion Appetizers Cookbook:
Antipasto Ring Centerpiece
Citrus Tower Centerpiece