HUNGRY FRUIT CATERPILLAR

Hungry Fruit Caterpillar image

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

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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.