American Flag Fruit Skewers
These American Flag Fruit Kabobs are festive and healthy treat perfect for 4th of July parties! Kids will love them!
Patriotic Fruit Kabobs
Summer is here and the 4th of July is on its way! And…it’s already HOT here in Texas!
When it’s hot outside, there’s nothing more refreshing than fresh fruit. And this fruit platter is not only refreshing, but super cute and festive too!
We used simple bamboo skewers to make fruit kabobs in the shape of the American flag โ how fun is that?! It’s a great grab and go snack that looks awesome on a party table.
All you need are 3 ingredients and about 15 minutes to put together this fun appetizer or dessert!
Related: For more festive 4th of July food ideas, check out this collection of over 50 Red White & Blue Dessert recipes!
Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries
- Fresh Blueberries
- Bananas
Kitchen Tools Used
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- 12″ Skewers
- Cutting Board and Paring Knife
Instructions
Wash the berries and pat dry thoroughly. Remove stems from the strawberries and cut in half.
Peel bananas and cut into slices, about 1/2″ thick.
Take 5 skewers and fill them up a little less than halfway with blueberries. This will form the blue square on the flag.
Fill those skewers up the rest of the way with strawberry and banana slices, alternating as you go.
Take 4 more skewers and fill them up with strawberries and bananas.
Arrange the 9 skewers on a serving tray, so that the blueberry topped kebabs are on the left side, and the strawberry banana kebabs are on the right side.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do You Keep the Bananas from Turning Brown?
When serving a fruit tray at a party, it may be out on the table for a little while. There are a couple tricks to keep you bananas looking fresh:
- Spritz the fruit with a mist of lemon juice or lime juice. The citrus will help prevent browning. (This is also what I do for apple slices in my kids’ lunch boxes).
- Keep the fruit tray covered and refrigerated until you’re ready to serve.
How Long Can Fresh Fruit Sit Out?
When it’s whole or unpeeled, fruit can sit out at room temperature pretty much indefinitely, especially the bananas. I usually store berries in the fridge for longevity.
However, once sliced, fruit should not be left out for more than 2 hours. Keep the fruit tray refrigerated until it’s time to eat.
More Red White & Blue Recipes
- Instant Pot Red White and Blue Cheesecake
- Patriotic Electric Lemonadeย (grown-ups only)
- Red White & Blue Poke Cake
- Red White and Blue Swirl Donuts
- Bomb Pop Brownie Bites
- Red White & Blue Swirl Cupcakes
- 4th of July Jello Ribbon Salad
- Red White and Blue Shots (Grown up recipe!)
- Red, White & Blue Swirled Fudge
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American Flag Fruit Kabobs
Equipment
- Skewers
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 lb Fresh Strawberries cut in half
- 1 pint Fresh Blueberries
- 2 Bananas sliced
Instructions
- Wash the berries and pat dry thoroughly. Remove stems from the strawberries and cut in half.
- Peel bananas and cut into slices, about 1/2" thick.
- Take 5 skewers and fill them up a little less than halfway with blueberries. This will form the blue square on the flag.
- Fill those skewers up the rest of the way with strawberry and banana slices, alternating as you go.
- Take 4 more skewers and fill them up with strawberries and bananas.
- Arrange the 9 skewers on a serving tray, so that the blueberry topped kebabs are on the left side, and the strawberry banana kebabs are on the right side.
Notes
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