Description
Celebrate the season with this vibrant Thanksgiving Fruit Tray, featuring a colorful mix of fall fruits like apples, grapes, pears, and pomegranates. This easy, healthy, and festive holiday platter makes the perfect centerpiece or refreshing side dish for your Thanksgiving table.
Ingredients
1 cup red grapes
1 cup green grapes
2 apples thinly sliced
2 pears thinly sliced
2 oranges segmented
0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
2 persimmons sliced
0.25 cup dried cranberries
0.25 cup dried figs halved
0.5 cup chocolate-covered strawberries (optional)
0.5 cup caramel or yogurt dip
1 tablespoon lemon juice for apple/pear slices
Instructions
1. Wash and dry all fresh fruit thoroughly.
2. Slice apples and pears just before assembling; toss them in lemon juice to prevent browning.
3. Choose a tray, board, or platter that suits your display size.
4. Start arranging large fruits first, such as grape clusters and sliced apples.
5. Fill in with smaller items like orange segments, pomegranate seeds, and berries.
6. Scatter dried fruits throughout to add texture and sweetness.
7. Add caramel or yogurt dip to a small bowl and place in the center.
8. Garnish with mint leaves or cinnamon if desired.
9. Serve immediately or refrigerate covered until serving.
Notes
This fruit tray is best served fresh but can be made a few hours in advance.
Treat apples and pears with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Add or swap fruits based on what’s in season near you.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg