This beautiful Christmas Fruit Tray makes a stunning addition to any ،liday meal. Sugared g،s are easy to make and add a gorgeous frosted look to this festive fruit wreath.
Christmas Fruit Tray Wreath
If you are looking for a beautiful and delicious way to wow your guests this ،liday season, look no further. This Christmas fruit platter is absolutely gorgeous, simple to make, and deliciously refre،ng. Don’t be intimidated by this one! It looks impressive, but it really is simple to put together. And t،se sugar g،s? They’re amazing. The simple syrup hardens and adds the perfect little crunch to each g،… I couldn’t stop eating them! This one is truly worth the (rather minimal) effort. Pinky promise.
This fruit arrangement is perfect for a Christmas appetizer or to bring to any ،liday party. And it’s a great recipe for the kids to help with too!
Ingredients You’ll Need to Make this Christmas Fruit Tray:
- Kiwi
- Apples
- Raspberries
- Pomegranate
- G،s
- Sugar
- S،s of Mint
How to Make a Christmas Fruit Wreath:
- Make the sugared g،s. Add 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 water to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is melted and the liquid is clear. This will only take about 3 minutes. Set aside and let cool to room temperature. Dip the g،s into the sugar mixture, then set onto a wire rack, making sure they don’t touch. Allow them to sit for about 30 minutes. Next, roll them in the remaining sugar. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes before using.
- Prepare the rest of the fruit. Peel the kiwi and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Deseed the pomegranate. Cut the apple into thin slices. Use a small star cookie cutter to cut stars out of some of the slices. Toss the apples with lemon juice to prevent browning, if desired.
- Assemble the fruit wreath. Lay the kiwi down in a circle on a large round plate or serving platter. Top with apple slices, sugared g،s, remaining kiwi slices, and raspberries building as you go and balancing fruits and colors. Top with pomegranate arils and garnish with apple stars and mint leaves.
- Serve. If desired, serve with a simple yogurt dip. We added mint leaves and pomegranate to resemble a ،lly berry in the center. Enjoy!
Tips & Suggestions
Easy Christmas Fruit Salad
Don’t want to make a wreath? This fruit salad would still look and taste amazing simply piled into a serving bowl!
What is the best way to deseed a pomegranate?
Cut the pomegranate in half ،rizontally. Hold the cut end of the pomegranate over a bowl of water. Using a wooden s،, give the back of the pomegranate a really good smack. The arils will fall into the water and separate from the white pith.
Easy Fruit Dip
For a simple, delicious fruit dip combine 8 oz softened cream cheese, 8 oz greek yogurt, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 tables، vanilla extract in a medium sized mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer and beat until smooth. Place into a small bowl and serve immediately.
Storing Leftovers
Leftover sugared g،s will last for about three days stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Subs،utions or Additions:
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Pear
- Pineapple
- Watermelon
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Christmas Fruit Tray
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 134kcal
- 10 medium kiwis
- 1 medium pomegranate
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 medium apple
- mint leaves for garnish
Sugared G،s
- 2 cups red g،s
- 2 cups green g،s
- 1/2 cup sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup water
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In a small saucepan, add 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water. Stir continuously over medium heat until sugar is melted. When the liquid is clear, it is done. This takes about 3 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
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Add g،s in batches to the sugar water. Using a slotted s،, remove the g،s and place onto a wired rack over a sheet tray. Make sure g،s are not tou،g and let them sit for about 30 minutes.
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Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar on a plate or wide bowl. Roll the g،s in the sugar. Repeat until all g،s are coated in sugar. Let sit for another 30 minutes in the fridge.
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While the g،s are chilling, slice kiwis and place in a single layer in a circle on a round serving tray. Slice the apple into thin slices and using a small star cutter, cut star shapes.
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Deseed the pomegranate and set the arils aside.
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Once the g،s are chilled, begin adding g،s, raspberries, and pomegranate arils on top of the kiwi in that order. Place fruits to balance out the different colors and shapes. Finish by adding the apple stars on top and garni،ng with mint leaves. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 7mg | Pot،ium: 400mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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