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Miniature Candy Topiary

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jul 11, 2010
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This creative candy topiary made using fruit and candies can easily liven up any room.

Miniature Candy Topiary

  • Prep Time 0 min
  • Total 0 min
  • Servings 1
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • Scissors with pointed tips
  • 1 ball shape (1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter) green or white floral foam
  • 1 package (125-count) toothpicks
  • Assorted soft fruit snacks and candies (spearmint leaves, red and green nonpareil buttons, fruit shapes, gumdrops or gummies)
  • 1 plain or striped candy cane stick, 5 to 7 1/2 inches long
  • 1 large apple or orange
  • Decorative cup or small bowl

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Using one point of scissors, carefully make a hole in bottom of foam ball about two-thirds of the way into the center of the ball so the candy cane stick can be inserted for the topiary trunk.
  • Step 
    2
    Break toothpicks in half as needed. Insert toothpicks in random order on ball to cover surface without covering hole for candy cane stick. Push each piece of candy onto the toothpick half. Number of candies needed will depend on size of foam ball and type of candies being used. Insert candy cane stick into opening.
  • Step 
    3
    Cut about 1/4-inch slice from bottom of apple so it stands flat. Using one point of scissors, carefully make a hole in the top of the apple about two-thirds of the way into the center of the apple so the candy cane stick can be inserted for the topiary trunk.
  • Step 
    4
    Place candy cane stick into opening in apple; place on plate.

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