Fruit Gobbler Turkey Centerpiece
Transform your holiday table into a stunning conversation starter with this Fruit Gobbler Turkey Centerpiece! Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering, this no-cook, edible centerpiece combines the vibrant colors and flavors of fresh fruits like juicy pears, crisp apples, zesty oranges, and sweet pineapple chunks. Hand-threaded skewers of grapes, blueberries, and mini marshmallows form eye-catching turkey feathers, while a playful combination of candy eyes and a baby carrot adds whimsy to its charming "face." Quick to assemble in just 30 minutes, this nutritious and creative display doubles as both décor and dessert. Serve it as a healthy appetizer or a unique snack, and watch your guests gobble it up!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Large pear
- 1 piece Red apple
- 1 piece Green apple
- 1 piece Orange
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks
- 1 cup Red grapes
- 1 cup Green grapes
- 0.5 cup Blueberries
- 0.25 cup Mini marshmallows
- 12 pieces Wooden skewers
- 6 pieces Toothpicks
- 2 pieces Candy eyes
- 1 piece Baby carrot
- 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Start by washing and drying all the fruits thoroughly.
Cut the large pear in half lengthwise to create a stable base. Place the flat side down on a serving platter.
Slice the red apple, green apple, and orange into thin wedges to serve as the turkey’s ‘feathers.’
Thread the pineapple chunks, red grapes, green grapes, blueberries, and mini marshmallows onto wooden skewers in a colorful pattern. Leave the bottom 1 inch of each skewer empty for easy insertion.
Insert the skewers into the back of the pear, arranging them in a fan-like formation to resemble the tail feathers of a turkey.
Use a toothpick to attach a red apple wedge to the front of the pear to serve as the turkey’s face.
Attach candy eyes to the red apple wedge using small dabs of honey or melted chocolate as adhesive.
Slice the baby carrot diagonally to create a small triangular piece and secure it to the turkey’s face with a toothpick. This will be the turkey’s beak.
Place green apple slices and orange wedges around the base of the pear for extra decoration. If desired, arrange fresh spinach leaves on the platter to create a greenery effect.
Adjust the fruit pieces as needed to balance the display and ensure stability. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to display.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 95 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.8 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 165.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1938 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
