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Hungry Fruit Caterpillar
Nothing is more fun than turning an afternoon snack into something colorful and delicious- how about a caterpillar on your plate!
--Ingredients--
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 medium apple, sliced
1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter
2 fresh thyme sprigs , optional
1 small pear, sliced
1 clementine, peeled
2 fresh strawberries, cut in half lengthwise
1 small cluster green grapes
1/4 cup unsalted cashews
--STEP 1--
In a small bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar, milk and extract until smooth; set aside.
--STEP 2--
Cut apple in half lengthwise; place one half on a serving platter. Cut remaining half into slices. Cut eyes from one slice.
--STEP 3--
Using peanut butter, attach apple pieces for eyes and a cashew half for a mouth. If desired, attach thyme sprigs for antennae. Arrange apple slices and remaining fruit in a wavy pattern to form caterpillar body. Place cashews under caterpillar for legs; spoon glaze over fruit.
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Image credit and recipe by: www.tasteofhome.com