Fruit Christmas Tree
Make an edible fruit Christmas tree this holiday season! Follow this step-by-step tutorial to DIY a Christmas tree from fresh fruits like strawberries, kiwis, grapes, and more.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large orange trimmed at the top and the base; do not peel
- 1 large carrot
- Grapes red and green
- Strawberries
- Orange or mandarin segments peeled
- Kiwi peeled and sliced
- Fresh blackberries
- Apples sliced
- Melon cut into star shapes
- Fresh parsley stems or other herbs optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting, optional
Instructions
- Make the frame. Slice the orange at the top and at the base and place it on a sturdy plate. Position the carrot in the middle of the orange and press it down into the orange. Start placing toothpicks or skewers into the orange and the carrot at an upward angle.
- Assemble. Add the fruit onto the toothpicks and keep going until the tree is completely filled up. Fill any gaps with smaller fruits.
- Garnish. Arrange the fresh parsley stems or herbs around the tree if using. You can also stick fresh rosemary leaves in between the fruits.
- Add a tree topper. Top the tree with one whole strawberry and a few raspberries, and place a melon "star" right above the strawberry.
- Serve! Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1865IU | Vitamin C: 99.5mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.7mg
