HUNGRY FRUIT CATERPILLAR

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Hungry caterpillars make good children's stories as well as a fruity feature using apples, kiwis, clementines and cleverness-an easy dessert that's simple enough for small hands. -Kim Mordecai, Little Rock, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 medium apple, sliced
1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter
2 fresh thyme sprigs , optional
1 small pear, sliced
1 clementine, peeled
2 fresh strawberries, cut in half lengthwise
1 small cluster green grapes
1/4 cup unsalted cashews

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar, milk and extract until smooth; set aside. , Cut apple in half lengthwise; place one half on a serving platter. Cut remaining half into slices. Cut eyes from one slice. , Using peanut butter, attach apple pieces for eyes and a cashew half for a mouth. If desired, attach thyme sprigs for antennae. Arrange apple slices and remaining fruit in a wavy pattern to form caterpillar body. Place cashews under caterpillar for legs; spoon glaze over fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Mustapha Solomons
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I love how healthy this recipe is. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Christ Glorious Church
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing.


Mohamed Adel
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I made this recipe for a baby shower and it was a big hit. It's a great way to celebrate a new baby.


Aoodye Mohammed
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This is a great way to get kids to eat their fruit. It's fun and healthy!


Azeezat Taiwo
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any type of fruit that you like.


Jarar Khan
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This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make and it looks really impressive.


Masfia Rahman
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I was pleasantly surprised at how easy this recipe was to make. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit.


Cassandra Laddaga
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This was a fun and creative way to serve fruit. My kids loved it!


Kuda Zinyemba
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The kids love it and it's a great way to get them to eat more fruit.


Haidr Ali
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I love how colorful and festive this dish is. It's perfect for a party or potluck.


Ssbu Sammy
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This is a great recipe for a healthy snack or dessert. The fruit is sweet and refreshing, and the yogurt provides a good source of protein and calcium.


MURODBEK JORAYEV
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I made this for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success. The kids loved it and it was really easy to make.


Ade Bolade
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make with the kids. They loved helping me cut the fruit and assemble the caterpillar. It was a big hit at our party!