How to Make an Edible Christmas Tree

Candy and fruit make this tree a tasty delight.

This adorable little Christmas tree makes a fun centerpiece that doubles as dessert. Make it for your own family to enjoy, or bring it to a Christmas potluck and be the dining sensation. While this tree will certainly not last long, everyone will enjoy it down to the very last ornament. Use the fruits and candy described here, or pick other favorites to make a customized version.

Things You'll Need

• Parsley sprigs
• Strawberries
• Red grapes
• Green grapes
• Terracotta flowerpot (5" diameter)
• Wooden skewers
• Potting soil
• Red velvet bow
• Gumdrops
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun

Instructions

1. Place the parsley sprigs in the pot. They should overlap the edges of the pot, and the tallest sprigs should be in the center so that you have a large parsley bush or tree shape when you are done arranging it. Use the potting soil to hold everything in place, and trim the sprigs if necessary to make the shape more distinct.

2. Skewer the fruit and candy. The skewers should penetrate the objects about halfway, so that they are firmly attached but the pointed ends do not show at the tops of the fruits or candy.

3. Insert the skewers into the parsley tree. The fruit and candy will appear to be decorating the green foliage, even though they are actually suspended on the wooden skewers that are stuck through the parsley and into the potting soil.

4. Glue the red velvet bow to the front of the pot. Use a fair amount of glue so that it is fixed securely. Now, your centerpiece is ready to decorate a table or holiday buffet.

Tips & Warnings

• Only use the hot glue gun with adult supervision and be sure not to leave it plugged in after you are done.