The Base: Choose a sturdy and large fruit, such as an orange, for a stable base. Slice off the fruit's top and bottom to create flat surfaces, ensuring it sits securely on the platter.
Fruit Selection: Choose a variety of colorful fruits and pat them dry with paper towels.
Cutting and Attaching Fruit: Cut fruits into shapes that are easy to skewer and attach to the tree. Attach the larger pieces first and then fill in gaps with smaller pieces of fruit.
Adding Greens: Use fresh parsley, rosemary, or mint to add greenery and fill any empty spaces.
Topper: A star-shaped melon piece makes a great choice for the tree topper.
Stability: Make sure your tree is balanced as you go along. Too much weight on one side can cause it to topple.
Storage: If you're not serving the tree immediately, brush the cut fruit with lemon juice, cover the tree with plastic wrap, and refrigerate to keep it fresh.
Decoration: You can sprinkle the tree lightly with powdered sugar for a 'snowy' effect.
Serving: Serve alongside fruit dips, flavored yogurt, or a chocolate dip for extra deliciousness.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.