Fourth July Red White Blue (Printable)

Colorful skewers combining strawberries, bananas, and blueberries for a festive summer treat.

# What You’ll Use:

→ 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 oxidation

# How-To:

01 - Rinse strawberries and blueberries thoroughly. Hull and halve the strawberries. Peel bananas and slice into 0.5 inch rounds. Toss banana slices in lemon juice to minimize browning.
02 - Thread one blueberry, one banana slice, and one strawberry half onto each 8 inch skewer. Repeat the pattern until full, ending with blueberries for the blue tip.
03 - Arrange assembled skewers decoratively on a serving platter in a flag pattern or circular layout.
04 - Lightly drizzle skewers with honey or agave syrup if desired for enhanced sweetness.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare, requiring no cooking time.
  • A colorful and festive way to enjoy fresh summer fruits.
  • Perfect for all ages and dietary needs: vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
  • Customizable with optional sweet drizzles or garnishes.
02 -
  • Use lemon juice promptly to keep bananas from browning.
  • Layer fruit evenly for balanced flavor in each bite.
  • Choose sturdy skewers to prevent breakage when serving.
  • Prepare skewers close to serving time for optimum freshness.
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