Fourth July Red White Blue (Printable version)

Colorful skewers of strawberries, bananas, and blueberries ideal for patriotic summer fun.

# Needed ingredients:

→ 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

# How to make it:

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 oxidative browning.
02 - Thread one blueberry, one banana slice, and one strawberry half onto each 8 inch skewer in alternating pattern. Repeat the red white blue sequence until the skewer is filled, ending with several blueberries at the tip for visual impact.
03 - Arrange the assembled skewers decoratively on a platter in a flag pattern or circular layout for festive presentation.
04 - If desired, lightly drizzle the skewers with honey or agave syrup for enhanced sweetness and shine.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes.
  • A colorful and healthy snack option for all ages.
  • Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian-friendly.
  • Perfect for festive occasions and summer celebrations.
02 -
  • Use wooden or bamboo skewers about 8 inches long for easy handling.
  • Keep the fruit chilled before assembling for crispness and freshness.
  • Drizzle honey or agave sparingly to avoid making the skewers sticky.
  • Toss banana slices in lemon juice just before threading to prevent browning without altering flavor.
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