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Dried Fruit Flower Bouquet Arrangement in Wooden Apple-Shaped Gift Basket + Tray (9 Assortment)

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Nine dried fruit varieties arranged in a florist-style bouquet formation inside a reusable apple-shaped wooden tray, finished with a green ribbon, packed fresh at our Monroe, New York facility and shipped in a protective outer carton. Dried apricots fanned as the outer petal layer. Dried dark plums at the center. Dried kiwi slices as green accents. Dates, peaches, pears, prunes, apple rings, and mango filling the depth of the arrangement. It arrives looking like a flower centerpiece. The tray stays in the recipient's home long after every piece of fruit is eaten. Currently 30% off the regular price. Free shipping on orders over $25. Browse the complete gifts collection for all gift basket formats across every occasion, and the full dried fruits collection to purchase any of the nine individual varieties separately.

The Bouquet Format: Why This Arrangement Reads Differently Than a Standard Gift Basket

The sectional dried fruit tray and the bouquet arrangement share the same apple-shaped wooden tray. The difference is entirely in how the contents are presented. The sectional tray arranges nine varieties side by side in distinct compartments, each section holding one variety. The recipient sees what is in each section immediately and reaches for their preference from the first look. The bouquet arrangement presents the same nine varieties in a layered, florist-style composition. Apricots as petals. Dark plums at the center. Kiwi as green accents. The visual on arrival is a flower bouquet made entirely of dried fruit, not a food gift with sections. It is meant to be placed on a table or kitchen counter as a display piece before being eaten, not opened and shared from sections immediately. For occasions where the visual arrival moment is the gift, birthdays, Rosh Hashanah, housewarmings, and thank-you gestures where the first impression is part of what is being communicated, the bouquet format is the correct choice. For occasions where the food and the sharing are the primary purpose, the sectional tray at $39.88 is the more practical format.

The Apple-Shaped Wooden Tray: A Lasting Part of the Gift

The apple-shaped wooden tray is specifically designed for continued use after the fruit is eaten. The product tag on the tray reads "USE ME AS A TRAY OR BASKET" because that is what it is: a reusable hardwood piece that serves as a fruit bowl, a centerpiece, a bread basket, a small serving surface for entertaining, or a decorative counter or entry-table piece. Hand wash and dry thoroughly after use. Do not submerge in water or put in the dishwasher. A wooden decorative piece that stays in the recipient's kitchen or dining room keeps the gift associated with the sender for months or years after the occasion. That lasting physical presence is what differentiates this from a gift basket that disappears with its contents.

Nine Dried Fruit Varieties in the Bouquet

Dried Apricots

120 calories per oz. 0g fat, 1g protein. Ingredients: Apricot, Sulphur Dioxide.

Angelino Plums

110 calories per 1.4 oz serving. 0g fat, 1g protein. Ingredients: Angelino Plums, Sulphur Dioxide.

Dried Mango

160 calories per oz. 0g fat, 1g protein. Ingredients: Mango, Sugar, Citric Acid, Sulphur Dioxide.

Dried Kiwi Slices

100 calories per oz. 0g fat, 0g protein. Ingredients: Kiwi, Sugar, Citric Acid, Sulphur Dioxide.

Dried Peaches

110 calories per oz. 2g fat, 2g protein. Ingredients: Peaches, Sulphur Dioxide.

Dried Pears

110 calories per oz. 2g fat, 1g protein. Ingredients: Pears, Sulphur Dioxide.

Pitted Prunes

70 calories per oz. 0g fat, 1g protein. Ingredients: Prunes.

Dried Apple Rings

120 calories per oz. 0g fat, 0g protein. Ingredients: Apple, Sulphur Dioxide.

Pitted Dates

80 calories per oz. 0g fat, 1g protein. Ingredients: Pitted Date. All packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, and milk products.

Who This Dried Fruit Bouquet Gift Basket Is Built For

Rosh Hashanah Gifting

Apples are the central symbolic food of Rosh Hashanah. An apple-shaped dried fruit bouquet is specifically appropriate for the holiday in a way no rectangular gift basket can replicate. The apple shape, the dried fruit assortment, and the occasion align directly. Buyers researching gifts for Rosh Hashanah typically begin in August for the late September holiday. This basket ships shelf-stable for 3 to 4 months sealed, so an early August order carries no freshness concern for a late September delivery.

Teacher Appreciation Gifts

The apple is the culturally encoded teacher gift image. An apple-shaped gift basket for a teacher arrives as an intentional, occasion-appropriate choice rather than a generic food gift. The dried fruit format is predominantly nut-free, which is relevant for school environments with nut policies. Confirm with your school's specific policy before gifting.

Housewarming and New Home Gifts

The apple-shaped wooden tray works as a lasting kitchen decorative piece and functional fruit bowl in a new home. Housewarming gifts that serve a lasting household purpose are more remembered than consumable-only formats. The bouquet arrangement arrives as a centerpiece-quality display that the new homeowner can place on the kitchen counter or dining table immediately on unwrapping.

Birthday, Thank-You, and Milestone Occasion Gifts

The bouquet arrangement reads as a more deliberate birthday and occasion gift than a sectional tray because the visual presentation communicates care in the same way a flower arrangement communicates care, but one that does not wilt after three days. For milestone birthdays, thank-you gifts to hosts, and retirement gifts where the sender wants something visually memorable that also functions as a lasting household piece, this format delivers both dimensions.

Storage After Opening

Sealed, the basket holds for 3 to 4 months at room temperature. Once opened:

  • Transfer any unconsumed dried fruit sections to airtight containers or resealable bags
  • Store in a cool, dry location away from heat and direct light
  • Most dried fruit varieties hold at room temperature for 6 to 12 months in sealed containers
  • Refrigerating extends freshness to 12 to 18 months for most varieties


Dried Fruit Flower Bouquet Gift Basket Guarantee

Every Nut Cravings order is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If this dried fruit flower bouquet arrives below the quality or freshness standard you expect, contact our team at 877-471-4870 or care@nutcravings.com within seven days and we will resolve it promptly. Browse the complete gifts collection for all gift basket formats, wooden tray assortments, and tower gifts across every occasion, or explore the full dried fruits collection to purchase any of the nine individual dried fruit varieties separately from Nut Cravings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Two different products, same apple-shaped wooden tray format. The other apple tray ($39.88) uses a flat sectional compartment format 9 sections side by side, each holding one dried fruit or nut variety. Good for sharing around a table because each section is distinct and accessible.

This bouquet arrangement ($55.98) displays the dried fruit in a florist-style bouquet formation -- apricots fanned as petals, dark cherries at the center, kiwi slices as green accents, dates and peaches filling the depth. It arrives looking like a flower centerpiece rather than a food gift. Better for occasions where the visual arrival moment matters (birthdays, Rosh Hashanah, housewarming) and where the gift sits on a counter or table as a display piece before being eaten. The higher price reflects the arrangement labor and the premium presentation positioning.

Yes specifically. Apples and honey are the central symbolic foods of Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year), representing the hope for a sweet new year. An apple-shaped Kosher dried fruit bouquet is one of the most appropriate commercial gift options available for the holiday. The Kosher Certified status on the core assortment (Beth Din Minchas Chinuch Tartikov, BDMC / TBD) means it is appropriate for Jewish observant households, synagogue gift exchanges, and interfaith family gifting during the high holiday season. Most mainstream apple-shaped gift baskets from major retailers are not Kosher certified. Documentation available on request at 877-471-4870.

Yes, specifically. The apple is the culturally encoded teacher gift image an apple-shaped basket for a teacher reads as intentional in a way that a rectangular gift box would not. The dried fruit arrangement is appropriate across the full range of dietary restrictions teachers typically navigate across a multi-family class: Kosher Certified, naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and predominantly dried fruit rather than nut-heavy (relevant for teachers with nut restrictions or who share gifts in nut-free school environments confirm with your school's specific policy). Works for end-of-year teacher appreciation, back-to-school, or year-end acknowledgment of a teacher who made a significant difference.

The bouquet arrangement typically includes dried apricots (the prominent orange petal layer), dried cherries or dark plums (the focal center), dried kiwi slices (the green accent), dates (the amber-brown depth layer), dried peaches, and additional dried fruit varieties across the 9 assortments. Exact contents vary by SKU and seasonal availability. See the current product page and confirm against the product label shipped with the basket.

Kosher Certified on the core dried fruit assortment by the Beth Din Minchas Chinuch Tartikov (BDMC / TBD). For any specific SKU components that may vary by season, confirm Kosher status on the product label shipped with the basket. For institutional or corporate gifting requiring Kosher certification documentation for compliance purposes, documentation is available on request at 877-471-4870.

The bouquet arrangement itself is primarily dried fruit with no tree nut sections visible in the product photos. However, this basket is processed on equipment shared with tree nuts and peanuts, so cross-contact is possible. For individuals with severe or anaphylactic tree nut or peanut allergies, please check the specific product label for the current allergen statement before purchasing. For teacher gifts in nut-free school environments, confirm with your school's specific policy before gifting.

Yes the "USE ME AS A TRAY OR BASKET" tag confirms it. After the dried fruit bouquet is enjoyed, the apple-shaped wooden tray works as a fruit bowl, a bread basket, a centerpiece for a kitchen or dining table, a serving piece for appetizers at a dinner party, or a decorative catch-all for a counter or entryway. Hand wash and dry thoroughly; do not submerge in water or put in the dishwasher to preserve the wood finish.

Yes, specifically well-suited for both. The wooden apple tray doubles as a lasting kitchen decorative piece in the new home, which is exactly what housewarming gifts are supposed to provide. A fruit bowl that arrived as a gift and displays fresh fruit in the new kitchen creates a lasting positive association with the gift and the giver that a disposable gift basket cannot replicate. For realtors, the predominantly dried fruit format (rather than nut-heavy) handles most dietary restrictions that clients might have without requiring the realtor to know every client's specific preferences. The Kosher Certified status covers clients of all religious backgrounds.

Up to 3 to 4 months in advance. The basket is shelf-stable sealed for 3 to 4 months. Buyers researching apple-shaped Kosher gifts for Rosh Hashanah typically start in August for a late September holiday. An August order for a late September holiday carries no freshness risk. The basket ships in a protective outer carton to preserve the bouquet presentation, arrives gift-ready, and the recipient can keep it sealed until the occasion without any quality compromise.

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