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    Home » DIY Projects

    How to Make an Edible Centerpiece for Thanksgiving

    November 7, 2023 by Patti Estep 12 Comments

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    Edible fruit bowl over supplies including wooden pics fruit, nuts and floral foam.

    Learn how to create a beautiful Thanksgiving edible centerpiece with fresh fruit and nuts that can double as dessert.

    Edible Centerpiece with fruit and nuts

    Here's a twist on the Cornucopia for your Thanksgiving table. It's an edible Thanksgiving centerpiece that is simply a display of fruit and nuts in a large bowl as your symbol of abundance and plentiful harvest this year.

    It can also double as a dessert option for those who are watching what they eat. After a huge Thanksgiving feast, a piece of fresh fruit might be just the ticket. 

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    Edible centerpiece supplies

     Supplies

    • Large bowl - I used an antique wooden bowl but a ceramic or silver bowl would work great too
    • Fruits and nuts in various colors and sizes
    • Floral foam block
    • Floral picks

    You should be able to find all kinds of beautiful natural fruits, nuts, and other seasonal pieces at your local grocery store.

    Ideas for an Edible Centerpiece

    • Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and limes.
    • Other seasonal fruit such as apples, pomegranates, and pears.
    • Fall items like pumpkins, gourds, persimmons, and artichokes.
    • Whole nuts such as walnuts, pecans, and brazil nuts.
    • Greenery or florals such as leaves, red berries or eucalyptus

    How to Make a Thanksgiving Edible Centerpiece

    Large dough bowl with plastic wrap inside.

    Step 1: Start by covering the bowl with some plastic wrap to protect both the bowl and the fruit.

    Dough bowl with plastic and floral form block

    Step 2: Then add a piece of floral foam. I left the plastic on it for protection but that isn't really necessary.

    Green apple with wooden stick inserted

    Step 3: Next, insert some floral picks into some of the fruit such as the apples shown above, and then press them into the floral foam at an angle.

    Building an edible centerpiece with fruit and nuts

    Place some of the smaller fruit and nuts around the floral foam base and arrange the rest of the fruit on top.

    Step 4: Finish by laying a bunch of grapes on top and tucking the nuts in here or there to fill in any holes.

    Fruit bowl as a centerpiece.

    This would go great with an after-dinner cheese tray along with a traditional pumpkin pie.

    Your guests will love the way it looks on the table and is easily removed and replaced by your beautiful turkey come dinnertime.  But don't forget to bring it back after, along with a nutcracker, for everyone to enjoy.

     

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    More Fall Centerpiece Ideas

    • Foraged Fall Foliage Centerpiece
    • Fall Leaf Centerpiece
    • Fall Tablescape Ideas
    • Thanksgiving Table Decorations

     

    Large fruit bowl with nuts as a centerpeice.
    Edible Centerpiece with fruit and nuts
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    How to Make a Beautiful Thanksgiving Edible Centerpiece

    Here's a fun tutorial that will show you how to display fruit and nuts in a large bowl instead of a vase of flowers for your Thanksgiving centerpiece this year.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Active Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Thanksgiving
    Yield: 1 Centerpiece
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $10-$15

    Equipment

    • Lipper International Cherry Finished Footed Serving Bowl for Fruits or Salads, Large, 13.75" Diameter x 5" Height, Single Bowl

    Materials

    • Large bowl
    • Fruits and nuts in various colors and sizes
    • Floral foam block
    • Floral picks

    Instructions

    • Cover your bowl with some plastic wrap to protect both the bowl and the fruit.
    • Add a piece of floral foam. 
    • Insert some floral picks into some of the fruit and press them into the floral foam on an angle.
    • Place some of the smaller fruit and nuts around the floral foam base.
    • Arrange the rest of the fruit on top.
    • Lay a bunch of grapes on top and tuck the nuts in here or there.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Erin Kennedy

      November 20, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Wow! I never thought of dong edible before, but it is so elegant and then you can eat it! Great!

      Reply
    2. Susan Mahlburg

      November 20, 2014 at 2:50 pm

      Such a great idea! I love mixing form & function!!

      Reply
    3. Aisha LC

      November 20, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      Fun! What a great and easy idea! 🙂

      Reply
    4. Jen @ The Halfway Homemaker

      November 20, 2014 at 6:13 am

      What an elegant centerpiece. I love it

      Reply
    5. Caroline

      November 19, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      This is a really great idea! Looks good and can be eaten, really practical!

      Reply
    6. Jessica Doll

      November 19, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      This looks so good together, and delicious too! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Michelle

      November 18, 2014 at 5:29 pm

      I love how you showed each step! I've seen these on Pinterest and wondered how they were done!

      Reply
    8. Amanda {Planning It All}

      November 18, 2014 at 4:50 pm

      Great idea! I've always hesitated putting out a Thanksgiving centerpiece because there's no room on the table, but an edible one solves that problem!

      Reply
    9. Danielle K

      November 18, 2014 at 3:33 pm

      This is such a neat and creative idea. Would look so nice on our Thanksgiving table.

      Reply
    10. Alana (@ I have a Future and a Hope)

      November 18, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      Such a simple and beautiful idea. I love the nuts with the fruit. I tend to separate the two, but now there is no need. Very pretty.

      Reply
    11. Kristine @ Big Dreams, Shallow Pockets

      November 18, 2014 at 1:19 pm

      I love this idea! It looks great and it looks yummy! 🙂 Definitely wouldn't have thought about using the foam block but that is pretty genius.

      Reply
    12. Erin

      November 18, 2014 at 11:10 am

      I love the idea of edible centerpieces!

      Reply

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