Red White Blue Fruit Skewers (Print Version)

Strawberries, bananas, and blueberries combined on skewers for a bright and festive treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 12 large strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2 medium bananas, peeled and sliced into 0.5 inch rounds
03 - 1 cup fresh blueberries

→ Optional Garnish

04 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup for drizzling
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to prevent banana browning

# Directions:

01 - Rinse strawberries and blueberries thoroughly. Hull and halve the strawberries. Peel and slice bananas into 0.5 inch rounds, then toss banana slices in lemon juice to minimize browning.
02 - Thread one blueberry, one banana slice, and one strawberry half onto each skewer. Repeat the pattern until the skewer is filled, ending with a few blueberries for the blue tip.
03 - Arrange the completed skewers decoratively on a serving platter in a flag pattern or circular layout for visual appeal.
04 - If desired, lightly drizzle the skewers with honey or agave syrup for enhanced sweetness.
05 - Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Bright, patriotic colors that make your platter pop at any summer party.
  • Simple preparation with fresh fruit and no cooking required.
  • Healthy, light, and naturally vegan and gluten-free options.
  • Versatile enough to serve as appetizer, dessert, or snack.
02 -
  • Use lemon juice immediately after slicing bananas to prevent browning and keep skewers visually appealing.
  • Choose firm, fresh fruit to ensure the skewers hold together well and taste fresh.
  • For best presentation, end skewers with blueberries to create the iconic blue tip.
  • Refrigerate skewers covered for up to 2 hours to make ahead of your event.
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