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Turtle Apple

Source: Chickasaw Nation Get Fresh! Nutrition Education Program

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

This simple and fun snack is created using only fresh apples and canned oranges.

Makes
2 Serving

Ingredients

  • 1 apple (small or medium)
  • 10 slices of mandarin oranges, drained

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash apple. Cut in half (see notes).
  3. Place apple half in center of small plate.
  4. Put mandarin oranges next to apple for arms, legs, and head.
  5. Enjoy your Turtle Apple.

Notes

Adults: Make sure you use sharp knife to cut apple in half, remove core, and discard. Then, using a can opener, open mandarin oranges, and discard sharp-edged lid. Learn more about Apples Oranges

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