How to Serve Oranges in Hollowed-Out Orange Peel Cups For Party

This is such an easy technique to serve oranges in hollowed-out orange peel cups, especially at large events. The reason is that it’s easy and mess-free to eat a juicy orange for guests or to serve to family. This is the way to serve juicy oranges pith-free at a fruit platter, as well as to separate them from other fruits and berries! I saw the idea on Instagram, and I like it very much! It was the caterers’ preparation for a large event, and the chef shared this technique. In the photos, I show a toothpick as decoration at the center, but it can be any other garnish for presentation. It is the best way to serve oranges at a party, but keep in mind they may leak. At the bottom of the page, I have three ideas on how to prevent it.

*These quick, DIY orange peel cups are perfect for serving not only orange but also fresh fruits, berries, fruit salads, ice cream, and other creative desserts. They are so easy to make from leftover citrus peel! For example, when making freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast, don’t throw away the scraps—turn those leftover orange peels into beautiful, eco-friendly cups to serve your morning fruit and berries. Great way to upcycle orange peels!

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What We Need For Two Servings:

Orange on cutting board

1 Orange

Knife with a narrow blade

Knife with a wide blade (optional)

Cutting board

How to Make Hollowed-Out Orange Peel Cups:

Cut off the top and the bottom of the orange. These pieces will be the bottom of our orange cups.

2. Cut an orange in half.

3. Cut out the orange with a knife with a narrow blade. Place aside.

4. Place the cut-off orange round piece inside the orange skin. This will be the cup to serve the orange.

*It is a great way to make an orange cup for fruit salad or a presentation for other fruits as well.

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5. Cut into 8 pieces vertically.

6. Cover the orange with the orange peel cut. Place the knife with a wide blade under the orange half and flip.

This is my favorite way to cut an orange before placing it in a peel orange cup. The reason orange slices look like a flower and easy to manage when flipped. I serve orange in an orange cup to my husband and he said, it is the best way to serve orange because so easy to eat. He is not so much about fancy.

The orange platter I decorated with the sun was made out of orange. Place blueberries in the center for additional decor.

How to Prevent Orange Peel Cups from Leaking

Through practicing this food styling technique, I quickly learned that DIY orange cups need a moisture barrier to prevent leaking juice on the main platter. If you like to prep party fruit platters in advance, this step is essential. Over time, cut fruit naturally releases juices, and unsealed citrus peels are going to leak. To keep your food display looking clean, crisp, and appetizing, you just need a simple moisture barrier inside or around the cup.

Here are three easy ways to prevent orange skin cups from leaking juice onto your fruit platter:

Line the Orange Cup with Plastic Wrap. (My Favorite)
Place Orange Cups Into Festive Cupcake Liners.
Place Orange Cups Into Dessert Dishes.

1. How to Line an Orange Cup with Plastic Wrap

My favorite way to prevent is to line the orange cup with plastic wrap. This locks the juice inside perfectly without changing the look of your orange cups. It is easy and an inexpensive solution.

Technique:

Place the ring of orange skin without the bottom on a small square of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap corners inside the orange skin ring as I show in the photo.

2. Place the cut-off orange round piece inside the orange skin. It holds plastic inside the orange cup.

The cup is protected and will not leak fruit juice on the fruit platter.

2. Use Festive Cupcake Liners to Prevent Leaking Juice

Placing each orange cup into a silicone or paper cupcake liner is a quick, colorful way to catch drips.

3. Use Dessert Dishes to Prevent Leaking Juice

Placing each orange cup into an individual dessert dish is a clever way to catch any extra juices while creating a beautiful, mess-free presentation for your guests.

How to Serve Mandarin in Hollowed-Out Mandarin Peel Cups For Party

This halved mandarin garnish takes just two simple steps to create! Not only do these beautiful citrus look like impressive flowers on a party food platter, but they are also completely mess-free and easy for your guests to grab and eat. The easiest way to make them is to choose easy-peel mandarins.

What We Need To Make Mandarin Peel Cups:

1 easy peel mandarin

Knife

Spoon

Cutting board

*We can use satsuma, tangerine, and clementine. However, easy-peel mandarin is the best because the skin peels so easily.

How To Make Mandarin Peel Cups:

Cut the mandarin in half. Detach the citrus with a teaspoon.

2. Arrange each mandarin half at an angle within the peel cup. This simple food styling trick beautifully showcases the fruit, instantly letting your party guests know that the citrus is already peeled and ready to enjoy hassle-free!

We can place it with orange cups or use it just as a garnish for a fruit platter. This bright citrus garnish is great decor for a fruit tray, or pair it with DIY orange cups for a stunning, crowd-pleasing presentation.

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How to Serve Oranges in Hollowed-Out Orange Peel Cups For Party

What We Need For Two Servings:

How to Make Hollowed-Out Orange Peel Cups:

How to Prevent Orange Peel Cups from Leaking