Description
This delightful Fruit Christmas Tree is a visually stunning and healthy holiday centerpiece crafted from a variety of fresh fruits such as pineapple, pear, strawberries, kiwi, and more. It’s easy to assemble and perfect for festive gatherings or as a kid-friendly treat, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional holiday snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 small or medium pineapple
- 1 pear
- Small pack fresh blackberries
- Small pack fresh strawberries (whole or halved/fourths depending on size)
- 3 kiwi (cut into small stars using a cookie cutter)
- 3 fresh clementines (peeled and segmented)
- Small pack green grapes
- Small pack fresh blueberries
Others
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Toothpicks
- Large skewer
Instructions
- Prepare Fruits: Wash and pat dry all the fruit thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps the fruit stay fresh and easier to work with.
- Prepare Pineapple Base: Cut off the very top and bottom of the pineapple to create a stable base and flat top. Then slice off another piece from the top of the pineapple that will be used to cut out a star shape for the tree topper using a cookie cutter. Set this star aside.
- Shape Pineapple Tree: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut around the sides of the pineapple base to create a nice cone shape that resembles a tree.
- Prepare Pear for Trunk: Cut the bottom of the pear so it can stand upright, as the pear will act as the tree trunk. Attach the pear to the top of the pineapple base securely using the large skewer.
- Attach Star Topper: Insert a toothpick into the top of the pear and then impale the pineapple star onto the toothpick to fix the star on top of the pear trunk securely.
- Create Pineapple Stars: Use the star cookie cutter to cut additional stars out of the pineapple slices you cut off earlier for decorating the tree.
- Assemble the Tree with Fruit: Begin attaching the larger fruit pieces like strawberries, clementine segments, and green grapes around the pineapple base using toothpicks, spacing them evenly to cover the surface.
- Fill in Gaps: Add smaller fruits like blackberries, blueberries, small pineapple stars, and kiwi stars to fill in any gaps and create a lush, full tree appearance.
- Garnish with Mint: Insert fresh mint leaves in various places around the tree to add color contrast, freshness, and help hide any visible pineapple base spots.
- Final Touches: Place the pineapple star securely on top of the tree as the finishing decorative element.
- Storage: Store any leftover fruit pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- This festive fruit Christmas tree is a fun and healthy holiday centerpiece ideal for parties or family gatherings.
- Use a variety of fresh fruits with contrasting colors for the best visual appeal.
- Cutting fruits into star shapes adds a festive, decorative touch that enhances the holiday theme.
- Make sure to secure fruits well with toothpicks to prevent them from falling off during display or serving.
- Use fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and refreshing aroma.
- If storing leftovers, keep fruit in an airtight container and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 68 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
