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.

Honey drizzled onto Fruit Cornucopias

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

  • The ingredients are not only healthy, but are less then 8 ingredients.
  • Any kind of fruit will suffice, not just what is in the recipe below.
  • 100% kid approved thanks to the ice cream cone.
  • Assembly is super easy which is needed after an evening in the kitchen.

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.
Fruit Cornucopias with pumpkin on plate

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:

Fruit Cornucopias with fruit spilling out

Fruit Cornucopias

This recipe for Fruit Cornucopias is an easy Thanksgiving treat that is not only healthy, but enjoyable for kids of all ages.
 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruit, healthy, kids, Thanksgving
Serves: 6 cones
Calories Per Serving: 87

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)

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’s Notes

Not a fan of the fruit in the recipe? You can use any type of fruit you’d like 😉 
Recipe Source:
From Robin Martinez, owner of Kids in The Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 16.3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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