Turkey Fruit Skewers Platter
A fun and festive Thanksgiving snack, this Turkey Fruit Skewers Platter is made with fresh fruit arranged to look like a turkey. Healthy, colorful, and kid-friendly, it doubles as a centerpiece and a treat everyone will love. Quick to assemble and perfect for classroom parties, holiday gatherings, or potlucks!
Servings: 4 Servings
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Large round plate
- Food picks or skewers
- 3 Toothpicks (broken in half)
Ingredients
- 1 pear cut in half (turkey body)
- 10 red grapes
- ¼ cantaloupe cut into 1-inch cubes, plus a small triangle for the nose
- 4 strawberries halved
- 2 candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Prep the fruit – Slice the pear in half lengthwise to create the turkey body. Cut cantaloupe into 1-inch cubes and slice strawberries in half. Save a tiny triangle of cantaloupe for the turkey’s beak.
- Assemble the skewers – Layer fruit on each skewer: strawberry half, cantaloupe cube, grape. Repeat until you have enough skewers to form the turkey feathers.
- Build the turkey – Place the pear half on a large plate. Starting at the top, gently push the skewers into the pear, fanning them out to resemble turkey feathers.
- Add the feet – Use two half-toothpicks to attach grapes to the bottom of the pear for the turkey’s feet.
- Add the face – Insert a half-toothpick into the pear and attach the cantaloupe triangle as the turkey’s nose. Place candy eyeballs above the nose. A dab of peanut butter or cream cheese can help them stick.
- Serve – Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
Tips & Variations:
- Use firm fruit so the skewers hold up better.
- Prep skewers in advance and assemble on the pear just before serving.
- Swap fruits for pineapple, kiwi, or melon for extra color.
- Let kids help—this is a fun holiday craft as well as a snack!