How to Deck the Halls with Dried Fruit Edible Christmas Decorations

Edible Christmas Decorations – Christmas is more than just presents and feasting. As you get older, Christmas is more about the subtleties – the aroma of cinnamon, the sweet taste of dried fruits and Christmas pudding, and the crackle of an open fire. It’s pure Dickens!

Capture the smell, taste, and feel of that traditional Christmas with these edible Christmas decorations. Made from dried fruit, nuts, and festive spices, they’re a fun, lazy day activity with children or for the creatively minded.

Dried Fruit Garland – edible Christmas decorations

Among the different Christmas dried fruit decorations, the garland is a showstopper. Perfect for above a mantelpiece, hung in loops around a kitchen, or displayed on your window, it’s not just aromatic; it’s a conversation starter.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Dried fruit (oranges, apples, apricots, even kiwi slices)
• Spices (e.g., cinnamon sticks, star anise, bay leaves, or cloves)
• Walnuts
• Sturdy string/twine and a needle
• Other decorative items (e.g., beads, coloured paper, pinecones)

Before you get started, you’ve got a choice of two different designs. Your dried fruit decoration can either display the dried fruit flat so the light comes through (perfect for a window display) or bunched along the string (perfect for a cupboard and kitchen decorations).

For the former, you’ll want to omit spices and nuts, as they’re hard to fasten in place. Take your slices of dried fruit, e.g., an orange slice, and pierce your needle and thread at the top, from the back to the front, and then back through to the back. Keep threading the dried fruit slices along the string until you have sufficient length.

Hang these decorations along windows in big loops and tie other aromatic extras like rosemary or bay leaves.

Alternatively, you can create bunches of dried fruit slices along the string or twine. Use a hammer to gently tap the needle through the spices or walnuts. Create your own unique pattern and repeat until the garland is sufficient length. Once you’ve strung all your items, tie a knot at each end to secure them in place.

Hang your dried fruit Christmas garland on your mantle, staircase or anywhere else in your home. It’s the perfect way to deck your halls with a little rustic, charming festive décor.

Dried Fruit Babbles – edible Christmas decorations

You can also decorate your tree with delicious festive treats. These edible Christmas decorations add a splash of colour and charm between the branches. As before, you’ll need some dried fruit slices like oranges, apples, or apricots. However, any dried fruit will do.

For a simple approach, use a needle to thread the twine through a dried fruit slice and tie at the two ends to form a loop. Add a festive ribbon to the twine just above the slice for an extra decorative touch and hang it on your tree.

Get more inventive by securing other items to your babble, like bay leaves, star anise, or even dried cranberries. Thin copper wire can also create a chain of items and add a little sparkle to your tree in place of twine.

Other Edible Christmas Decoration Ideas

Once you’ve made up your garlands and babbles, consider these other dried fruit decorations:

1. Gift Toppers: Add a touch of rustic charm to your Christmas presents by using dried fruit slices as gift toppers. Simply attach a slice of dried fruit to the top of your wrapped gift with twine or ribbon.
2. Table Centrepieces: Create a beautiful and aromatic Christmas centrepiece by arranging dried fruit slices, nuts, and festive spices in a bowl or on a platter. You can also add candles or fairy lights for a warm and cosy touch.
3. Potpourri: Mix dried fruit slices with other festive items like cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves to create a homemade potpourri. Place the potpourri in a bowl or sachet and use it to scent your home throughout the holiday season.

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Choose Walnut Tree for Your Festive Treats

Dried fruit Christmas decorations are a wonderful way to bring the warmth and aroma of the holiday season into your home. From garlands and baubles to wreaths and table centrepieces, the possibilities are endless.

To get started on your dried fruit Christmas decorations, check out Walnut Tree’s 1kg dried fruit and nut bags. They offer a fantastic variety of high-quality dried fruits and nuts, perfect for all your festive crafting needs. So, head on over to Walnut Tree and get your dried fruit and nut bag today!

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