Fruit Cornucopias
These Fruit Cornucopias are easy and healthy Thanksgiving treats that are enjoyable for kids of all ages. They have been added to our family’s collection of Easy Dessert Recipes!
Three different varieties of fruit with honey and pumpkin seeds form an explosion of sweetness mixed with a tad bit of savoriness. A sugar cone holds this concoction together for everyone to enjoy.
I discovered this recipe ages ago in preparation for one of the cooking classes I used to teach. Children of all ages will enjoy making these! Thanksgiving dinner will shine at the table with these cornucopias!
Why You Should Make These Easy Fruit Cornucopias
Ingredients Used To Make These Fruit Cornucopias
- Fresh Blueberries and Fresh Raspberries: Always make sure to wash and dry these.
- Mandarin Oranges: We enjoy using the Dole brand.
- Honey: We enjoy using the raw variety.
- Sugar Cones: These items will hold the fruit in place.
- Pumpkin seeds: We prefer the unsalted variety. Sunflower seeds can be used in their place.
Which Fruit Goes in Fruit Cornucopias?
Using a variety of different fruit can work in this recipe. Examples are: Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, bananas, raspberries, mandarin oranges, sliced peaches, and sliced apples.
Special Tips in Making This Fruit Filled Thanksgiving Treat
- Pick fruit that doesn’t require chopping. Blackberries, grapes, and pineapple chunks are suggestions to consider.
- For a special twist, try mixing a few drops of lemon juice or orange juice with the 1/8 cup of honey. Not only will the juices give the fruit an extra zing, they will also make the cornucopias pop.
More of Our Favorite Easy Thanksgiving Treats
If you are looking for recipes like this one, check out a few of our favorite Thanksgiving ones on the site and our friends:
- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Acorns
- Caramel and Apple Mini Pops
- Pumpkin Orange Dessert Rolls
- 40 Best Mini Thanksgiving Desserts and Sweets
- Thanksgiving Snacks for Kids
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries (washed and dried)
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges
- 1 cup raspberries (washed and dried)
- 1/8 cup honey
- 6 ice cream cones (with pointy bottoms)
- 1/8 cup pumpkin seeds (or sunflower seeds, optional)
Equipment You’ll Need
Instructions
- Starting with one ice cream cone, fill the inside with your choice of fruit.
- Place pumpkin or sunflower seeds inside if desired.
- With a spoon, drizzle a few lines of honey on the top.
- Eat immediately or place in the fridge until ready to consume.
Libby – what a fun fun idea for the kids. I’m sure they loved it. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Marsha 🙂 They did enjoy it 🙂