PATRIOTIC FRUIT KABOB SKEWERS 4th OF JULY

PATRIOTIC FRUIT KABOB skewers

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Cute watermelon stars and blueberry skewers make patriotic fruit kabobs to bring for a Memorial Day, Fourth of July or Labor Day party.

Patriotic Fruit Kabobs

Easy fruit skewers are the perfect healthy finger food in the summer. These 4th of July themed kabobs are so festive for all the summer holidays.

Whether you are bringing a side dish to a BBQ with friends, brunch with family or a picnic, this patriotic treat will be devoured. Kids and adults both love them!

You probably don't need a recipe for these fruit kabobs, but we have some tips below and a printable recipe card to remind yourself about this fun holiday snack!

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WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• In the summer fresh, sweet fruit can be served as a side dish or a healthy dessert.
• Red, white and blue desserts and snacks are so fun for summer parties and patriotic holidays.
• These festive summer fruit skewers can be made ahead which makes party prep easier!

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

You'll need the following ingredients to make red and blue fruit kabobs for your next potluck!

Watermelon: A seedless watermelon is best for this recipe. Finding a watermelon with a very yellow patch where it laid on the ground should be sweeter than one that has a white spot.

Blueberries: Try to find blueberries that are large and plump.

Wooden Skewers: Although bamboo skewers are not an ingredient, it is an important part in the assembly.

RECIPE TIPS & TRICKS

• Don't cut the watermelon too thin. The stars will break when you put the wooden skewers through them.
• Don't cut the watermelon too thick. It will be difficult to get the star cookie cutter through the slice of watermelon.
• Need a star cookie cutter? You can snag one here: Wilton Star Cookie Cutters . Or you can use a melon baller or small cookie scoop to just make round watermelon balls.
• If you have kids at home have them help assemble the kabobs.

STORAGE

• Storage: If you're finding yourself busy during the holidays you can assemble them the day before and store them in the fridge.
• Freezing: These do not freeze well.

ADDITIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

You can easily substitute other red, white and blue fruits and foods on these easy patriotic fruit kabobs.

• Red Foods: watermelon, strawberries, raspberries and cherries.
• Blue Foods: blueberries and blackberries.
• White Foods: Golden honeydew, bananas, angel food cake, pound cake or marshmallows. Note: Bananas will begin to brown from oxidation, dipping the cut bananas in water and lemon may help reduce that.

VARIATIONS

Make these into dessert fruit skewers by adding the following items!

• Fruit Dip - This simple marshmallow and cream cheese fruit dip can be served on the side.
• Chocolate Drizzle - if you substitute the watermelon for strawberries you can drizzle melted chocolate over each skewer and refrigerate to harden the chocolate.