The Best Fruit Bowls for Keeping Produce Within Reach
Entice your family to grab a good-for-them snack by keeping one of these beautiful bowls of fresh fruit on your kitchen countertop.
While a fruit bowl isn’t a household must-have, fresh fruit is a necessary part of a healthy diet. A great way to make it easy for your family, or even yourself, to nosh on apples or oranges rather than chips or cookies is to place a bowl of fruit in the kitchen or even the family room. And as an added bonus, a colorful display of fruit brightens up the room and celebrates the seasons. When the leaves start to fall, pile in apples and pears and then come spring, replace them with cherries, peaches and plum. Now that you’re convinced that you need one, here’s our roundup of the best fruit bowls, including options for a variety of lifestyles and budgets.
Things to Consider When Buying a Fruit Bowl
If you have a small household, avoid a humongous bowl. While room temperature fruit is fuller in flavor, it doesn’t have as long a shelf life; you don’t want to keep more than you can eat in a few days out of the fridge. Better to choose a smaller bowl and refill it as needed.
Wire bowls that allow air to circulate around the fruit are superior at preventing items at the bottom from becoming brown and mushy. Next best are wood and ceramic bowls, which are porous and absorb any excess moisture. Also, look for holes at the bottom of the bowl that allow air in and water out. If you choose glass or metal, we suggest lining the bowl with a few paper towels.
Look for a bowl that doesn’t wobble. You don’t want fruit tumbling out when your already-late teenager reaches for a few grapes as she runs out to practice.
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The moderate price, ample size and neutral design make this ceramic bowl our top overall choice. And around the outside, there’s a ridged pattern for a bit of decoration, too. There are holes in the base that provide drainage for any water clinging to fruit after it’s washed, and the pedestal is removable for added versatility. Keep things simple without the pedestal or tack it on for a tablescape or buffet. The pedestal is also hollow, so it can even serve as a small container for nuts or candies. Not only is this bowl dishwasher safe, but it isn’t awkwardly shaped or overly large, so it easily fits in the bottom rack. In addition to white, it comes in black, gray and navy.
The subtle but sophisticated modern design makes it easy to see why this bowl is sold by the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The double-walled mesh offers excellent breathing room around pieces of fruit. Made of coated steel, it comes in bright primary colors of red, blue, green, and yellow.
You can’t beat the beauty of this clear, unembellished bowl or its price. Over 11 inches in diameter and 2 ½ quarts in capacity, it’s also spacious. While we recommend using this as a dedicated fruit bowl to prevent scratches or clouding, in a pinch, it can also double as a salad or punch bowl. No hand washing required.
Wood adds warmth to a dining room table or kitchen countertop. This beautifully finished footed bowl will look just as good on a rustic farmhouse table as on an elegant dining room sideboard. With a width of 16 inches, it offers plenty of room for an array of fresh fruits. Choose from oak or acacia wood with a dark walnut finish.
Thanks to the Japanese-style aesthetic, this bowl looks like it costs far more than it does. Its shallow depth and 10-inch width make it the right size for a family of 2 or 3 or a small dinner party. Lots of open space in the design helps prevent bruising. Choose white or black.
This practical choice is better suited for a kitchen counter than a dining room table. Because of its rectangular configuration, it sits neatly against a wall or in a corner. The 2 levels give a lot of space and make it easy to store different types of fruit separately; if you prefer, fill one basket with fruit and the other with root vegetables or snacks. You also have the option of using it as two individual baskets, which is handy for bringing fruit to the table or out to the patio. Hooks for hanging bananas, a bunch of grapes or a garlic braid are included. In addition, it comes with two mats to line the bottom of the baskets or protect your counter. At just over 11 inches in height, you should have no problem fitting it under a cabinet, but be sure to measure your space before adding to cart.
Fresh fruit is a great dessert after a barbecue or picnic. This inexpensive wire mesh bowl has a lid to keep bugs from buzzing around or ants from creeping in. It comes in gray, green, black or white.
You don’t have to pay top dollar for the beauty of a footed bowl. This reasonably priced bamboo server is generously sized and has a matte black finish. Around the edge, there are lots of vent holes to help air circulate.
A 7-inch high foot gives this bowl an elegant look that makes it perfect as a centerpiece or on a buffet table, especially with the matte white finish that goes with just about anything. While the Larkin is dishwasher safe, its large size and unwieldy shape may occupy a significant amount of the rack space you need for dishes after a dinner party.
In addition to being a very practical fruit bowl, the Auledio has a hook from which to hang a bunch of bananas so they’ll ripen evenly. The bowl itself has lots of openings and little feet to raise it above the countertop so air can circulate.
While this beautiful bowl is a splurge, you get a lot for your money. For starters, it’s 14-inches wide so you can really load it up. It’s composed of two parts that sit one on top of the other. As the top is made of cork, it naturally preserves fruit and wards off fruit flies. The ceramic bottom section is designed for storing onions, potatoes and garlic out of the light. We think it’d also be a good place to stash nuts in the shell. In the bottom of the bowl, there are holes to help air circulate and prevent rotten spuds. The ceramic portion can be popped in the dishwasher and comes in your choice of blue, burgundy, truffle black or a soft beige dubbed clay. With this bowl, you get a ten-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
When company’s coming and you pull out the good china and sterling silver, this fancy fruit bowl is the one you’ll want to use. It’s made of acacia wood with a “tree” or hook of Nambé’s proprietary alloy from which to hang bananas or grapes. Nice and deep, it holds enough fruit to feed a crowd.
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