Watermelon Fruit Boat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large oblong watermelon
1 honeydew melon
2 c. strawberry halves
2 kiwi fruit (optional)
1 cantaloupe
2 peaches
2 c. grapes

Preparation

Cut top third lengthwise from watermelon; cover and refrigerate to use as desired.
Scoop balls from larger section of watermelon.
Remove seeds; cover balls and refrigerate.
Scoop remaining pulp from watermelon with large spoon to form shell. (For decorative edge on shell, cut a scalloped or saw-toothed design.)
Drain shell. Cut thin slice from bottom of shell to keep it from tipping over; refrigerate.
Scoop melon balls from cantaloupe and honeydew.
Mix together, cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, slice peaches.
Drain melon balls.
Mix all fruit into watermelon shell and garnish with mint, if desired. Serve immediately.
Yields 20 servings.