Description
Mini Patriotic Fruit Skewers are a festive, colorful treat perfect for celebrating the Fourth of July or any summer gathering. These vibrant fruit kabobs combine the sweet juiciness of watermelon, the crispness of pears, and the burst of blueberries, all in one delightful bite. Not only are they visually appealing with their red, white, and blue hues, but they also offer a refreshing and healthy alternative to traditional desserts. Easy to make and enjoyable to assemble, these skewers are sure to be a hit among kids and adults alike. Serve them at your next picnic or barbecue and watch as they disappear from the platter!
Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon, chopped into bite-sized cubes
- 4 ripe pears, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (or lemon juice)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into slices, remove the rind, and cube into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel and chop pears into bite-sized pieces.
- Soak pear pieces in orange juice for freshness.
- Rinse blueberries under cold water.
- Arrange watermelon on a serving tray.
- Assemble skewers by layering blueberries followed by pears on long toothpicks.
- Secure each skewer into standing watermelon pieces for stability.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 34
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute fruits like strawberries or bananas while maintaining the patriotic color scheme. For added flavor, consider serving with yogurt or honey as dipping options.