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Simple Fruit Christmas Tree Recipe

This stunning Fruit Christmas Tree is a festive, healthy holiday centerpiece that’s beautiful, nutritious, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for parties, brunches, and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 fruit tree
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 47
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large orange trimmed top and base
  • 1 large carrot
  • Wooden toothpicks or small skewers
  • Red and green grapes
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Orange or mandarin segments
  • Kiwi slices
  • Fresh blackberries
  • Apple slices
  • Melon star shapes
  • Fresh parsley or rosemary optional
  • Powdered sugar optional

Method
 

  1. Slice top and base of orange and secure onto platter. Insert carrot vertically into center to create tree support. Add toothpicks at upward angles.
  2. Layer fruit from bottom up using grapes, apples, strawberries, oranges, and kiwi. Alternate colors and textures for visual appeal.
  3. Fill gaps with blackberries and add melon stars as decorative accents.
  4. Add a strawberry and melon star to the top as a festive tree topper. Add herbs if desired.
  5. Dust lightly with powdered sugar and serve immediately for best freshness.

Notes

Assemble no more than 30 minutes before serving for optimal color and texture. Keep apples bright by soaking in lemon water before arranging.