Kid-Approved Candy Corn Fruit Skewers Easy Halloween Treat
These Kid-Approved Candy Corn Fruit Skewers are a fun, healthy Halloween treat that looks like candy corn but is made entirely of fruit. Perfect for parties, school events, or a quick snack, they’re easy to make and loved by kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 skewers
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups)
- Oranges, peeled and segmented (about 2 large oranges)
- Green grapes, washed and dried (about 1 cup)
- Wooden skewers or toothpicks (about 12-15)
Instructions
- Prep your fruit: wash and dry everything. Rinse grapes under cool water and pat dry. Wash pineapple and oranges. Dry fruit thoroughly.
- Cut the pineapple into chunks: Slice off top and bottom, remove skin, cut into 1-inch thick rounds, then into 1-inch cubes. Aim for about 24 chunks.
- Peel and segment the oranges: Slice off top and bottom, cut downward to remove peel and pith, then cut between membranes to release clean segments. You’ll get about 6-8 segments per orange.
- Prepare the grapes: Wash and pat dry. If large, cut in half lengthwise. For small grapes, leave whole.
- Assemble the skewers: Take a wooden skewer and start with a pineapple chunk (white/yellow top). Push down about halfway. Add an orange segment (orange middle layer). Finally, add a grape (or half grape) at the tip. Push snugly against orange. Repeat for remaining skewers (about 12).
- Arrange and serve: Place finished skewers on a serving platter with grape end pointing outward. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Notes
For toddlers, use short lollipop sticks instead of wooden skewers to avoid sharp points. Cut grapes into quarters lengthwise to reduce choking risk. Assemble within 2 hours of serving for best freshness. If pineapple isn’t ripe, soak in honey water (1 tbsp honey + 2 tbsp water) for 5 minutes, then rinse. Store leftover skewers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0.5
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