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Watermelon BoatRecipe and photo used with permission from Reynolds Kitchens.Reynolds Extra Wide Plastic Wrap
1 large watermelon
Various fresh fruit, such as cantaloupe cubes,
    honeydew melon cubes, pineapple chunks,
    strawberry halves and grapesCut watermelon in half lengthwise. Lift off top half of watermelon. Cover one half with Reynolds� Extra Wide Plastic Wrap; refrigerate for later use.Cut out center of remaining watermelon half into large cubes. Use a knife to cut "V" shapes around edge of hollowed out watermelon rind to form boat. Fill boat with watermelon cubes and other fresh fruit such as cantaloupe cubes, honeydew melon cubes, grapes, strawberries and pineapple chunks.Cover with Reynolds Extra Wide Plastic Wrap; refrigerate until serving time.

Watermelon surprise
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Spiced pineapple
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Caramel bananas
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Candied orange slices
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Pecan praline peaches
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Bay laurel peaches
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Honey-baked apple slices
Honey Baked Apple Slices3 large apples2/3 cup honey1 tablespoon granulated sugar2 tablespoons water1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon3 tablespoons butterCore apples, but do not pare. Cut each in four slices. Arrange in shallow buttered baking pan. Combine honey, cinnamon (Upload by user)
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Papaya fritters
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Peaches with amaretti stuffing
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Pineapple fritters with vanilla sauce
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Baked stuffed oranges
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Spiced stewed peaches
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Stained glass cranberries
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