How to Make a Cornucopia | Easy Small Cornucopias DIY
During Fall celebrations there is an overall theme of gratefulness for what you have been given
in the past year, or your harvest. The Cornucopia literally means “Horn
of Plenty” and is used as a symbol of abundance and nourishment. For
this reason it is filled with fruits and vegetables and it is a common
centerpiece during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Although we usually see large Cornucopias at the center of the dining
table, we will be making smaller, individual sized cornucopias. These
lovely additions to the dinner plate are made from crescent dough sheets
and can be stuffed with any berries or nuts you wish. They can be a
dessert with cream and berries or even stuffed with sweet potatoes and
eaten as a side dish.
Ingredients:
2 Cans Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheets
1 Egg
2 Tablespoons Water
Berries, Nuts, or Vegetables
Tools:
Aluminum Foil
Scissors
Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Parchment Paper
Baking Sheets
| Makes about 8 cornucopias.
Directions:
Cut the aluminum foil into squares 12 inches in length. Fold in half
then form into a cone. Tuck in the extra aluminum foil at the opening
of the cone so that it is perfectly round and at a slant. Shape the
point of the cone into a horn, twisting it upwards. Set aside.
On a floured work surface, roll out the dough sheets one at a time.
Cut into strips about 1 inch thick. In a small bowl lightly beat the egg
and water to make an egg wash.
Spray the aluminum foil molds with Non-Stick Cooking Spray. Starting
at the point, wrap the dough strips around the molds. The strips should
slightly overlap each other. When you arrive at the end of one strip,
dampen the edge with egg wash, then attach the next strip. Continue
wrapping until the whole mold is covered. Place the cornucopias on a
parchment lined baking sheet.
Brush the cornucopias with eggs wash. Bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes or until golden.
Let cool completely on wire wracks. Carefully remove the aluminum
foil from inside the cornucopias. Before serving, fill each with your
choice of berries, nuts, or vegetables.
Tip:When you are wrapping the dough strips around the point of
the mold, make sure you cover the top completely. If you leave a bit of the aluminum foil sticking out, then you
might not be able to take out the mold later. Unfortunately, a couple of
my cornucopias broke because of this.
