Description

Make your Thanksgiving spread unforgettable with this vibrant and festive Thanksgiving Fruit Tray! Shaped like a turkey and bursting with fresh, colorful fruits, this easy recipe is a healthy snack, a creative appetizer, and a fun addition to your holiday table. Perfect for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner sides, or wholesome food ideas for kids and adults alike. If you’re looking for a healthy snack or eye-catching centerpiece, this is your go-to easy recipe.

Ingredients

1 whole pear

2 cups red grapes

1 1/2 cups pineapple slices

3/4 cup blueberries

1 cup raspberries

3 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented

2 kiwis, sliced

1 small carrot, sliced into feet and beak shapes

2 candy eyes or edible eyes

1 small piece of cheese or yellow bell pepper, cut into a triangle

Instructions

1. Wash all fruit thoroughly. Peel, slice, and prep each fruit as needed. Keep the pear whole for the turkey body.

2. On a large round platter, arrange mandarin segments in a fan shape along the outer edge.

3. Create inner layers with raspberries, blueberries, and pineapple wedges, working inward.

4. Layer red grapes in the center above where the pear will sit to mimic feathers.

5. Place the whole pear at the base center of the tray as the turkey’s body.

6. Attach candy eyes to the pear and add the beak using carrot or cheese with a small dab of honey or peanut butter.

7. Add the carrot feet below the pear and place kiwi slices at the bottom sides for added detail.

8. Adjust the fruit for symmetry and visual appeal. Chill until serving.

9. Serve with dip options like yogurt or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Use fruits that are firm and hold shape well for the best presentation.

If the pear won’t stand upright, slice a bit off the bottom to stabilize it.

To keep the tray fresh, prepare and chill no more than 6–8 hours before serving.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack, Appetizer, Holiday
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of tray
Calories: 110
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 1mg
Fat: 0.5g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Thanksgiving fruit tray, healthy snack, fun holiday appetizer, fruit platter, easy recipe