Hungry Fruit Caterpillar

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

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar, milk and extract until smooth; set aside.
2. Cut apple in half lengthwise; place one half on a serving platter. Cut remaining half into slices. Cut eyes from one slice.
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.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 250 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.

A Special Thanks to Taste of Home and Kim Mordecai:

Taste of Home is proud to feature incredible recipes from talented home cooks across the country. This delicious recipe was created by Kim Mordecai of Little Rock, Arkansas, whose passion for cooking shines through in every bite.