How to Create a Thanksgiving Centerpiece
The turkey is often the most common Thanksgiving centerpiece. For those looking for a unique Thanksgiving centerpiece, consider candles, fresh fruit and assorted cheeses. This edible centerpiece will delight guests and double as an appetizer. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Orange
- Red apple
- Green apple
- Pear
- Fruit corer or pairing knife
- Four candle tapers
- Wooden cutting board
- Cutting board
- Red and green grapes
- Orange kumquat
- Turkish figs
- Assorted cheese
- Assorted crackers
- Cheese knives
Instructions
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Prepare the Fruit
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Hollow out the centers of an orange, pear, red apple and green apple using a fruit corer or small pairing knife.
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Turn each piece of fruit over and take a thin slice off bottom, so the fruit will not tip sideways.
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Place a tall taper candle inside each piece of fruit.
Arrange the Centerpiece
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Place a large wooden cutting board on the center of the table.
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Place the fruit and candles in the center of the board.
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Around the fruit and candles place clusters of red and green grapes, orange kumquats and Turkish figs, cut in half.
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At each corner of the cutting board, place assorted wedges of cheese, such as goats cheese, cheddar, blue and fontina cheese.
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Around each wedge of cheese place an assortment of crackers and cheese knives.
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Light the candles just before your guests arrive.
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