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Mandarin Orange Christmas Tree

Recipe by Jenn Giam Smith

  • Total Time10 minutes
  • Yield1 tree 1x
  • DietVegan

Move over traditional fruit and veggie boards! This Citrus Christmas Tree made with juicy Satsuma mandarins and bright cranberry ornaments is a fun, festive, and easy way to wow guests at your holiday parties and family get-togethers.

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Orange slices arranged to look like a pine tree with cranberries decorated on top to the oranges. All Sprinkled with Powdered sugar. Pinterest Image

Ingredients

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3 Satsuma Mandarins, peeled and separated

Whole cranberries (fresh or frozen)

1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)

1 sprig fresh mint (optional)

Instructions

  1. Arrange mandarin slices on a platter in a pyramid/tree shape.

  2. Scatter cranberries as ornaments.

  3. Top with a mint sprig.

  4. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

  5. Serve immediately.

Equipment

Notes

Kids can help decorate!

Candy cranberries for extra festive flair.

Satsuma mandarins work best for easy peeling and no seeds.

Scaling: Double ingredients to serve 8–12 people or make multiple trees for a larger spread.

Find it online: https://www.jenn-smith.com/mandarin-orange-christmas-tree/