Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices green apple
- Small handful of pomegranate seeds
- Small handful of blueberries
- 1 slice of cantaloupe
- Thin slice mozzarella cheese (or preferred cheese)
- 4–5 pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple: Cut 8 half-inch slices from a green apple, ensuring even slices for a nice look.
- Arrange on a Plate: Place the 8 apple slices in the shape of a Christmas tree on a large plate.
- Make the Trunk: Arrange the pretzel sticks at the bottom to serve as the trunk.
- Cut the Star: Use a small star cookie cutter to cut a star from the mozzarella cheese.
- Add the Star: Place the cheese star at the top of the apple Christmas tree.
- Make Mini Stars: Cut a thin slice of cantaloupe and use a smaller star cookie cutter for mini stars.
- Decorate with Stars: Distribute cantaloupe stars over the apple slices.
- Finish with Fruits: Arrange pomegranate seeds and blueberries across the apple slices, filling gaps with fruits.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the Apple Christmas Tree fresh for the best flavor and appearance.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, consider adding lemon juice on apple slices to slow oxidation if storing leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: holiday recipe, festive snack, healthy treat, apple tree, Christmas dessert