Prep Time: 30 min.
This kiwi acorns and carrot leaves platter is perfect to serve for Thanksgiving or as an after-school snack board when the seasons change. You can use candy eyes or simply omit them.
Ingredients
- 5 kiwis
- 2 carrots (large)
- 10 curved sprinkles
- 38 candy eyes
- leaf cookie cutters
Instructions
Serves 6-8.
Kiwi acorn instructions:
1. To make the kiwi acorns start by halving the kiwi lengthwise.
2. Score the top of the kiwi and peel the kiwi below this point.
3. Dry the kiwi halves with a kitchen towel.
4. Top with candy eyes and a curved sprinkle for the mouth.
Carrot leaves instructions:
1. To make the carrot leaves, start by peeling the carrots.
2. Halve them lengthwise, if they are particularly long.
3. Cut into slices (about 0.5 cm. thick / 0.2 inches)
4. Use the leaf cutters to shape the leaves.
5. Make a small indent down the middle of the leaf.
6. Top with candy eyes.
7. Arrange on a platter and serve.
