American Flag Fruit Kabobs
These festive kabobs feature juicy strawberries, tart blueberries, and pillowy marshmallows arranged in a stars-and-stripes pattern for a patriotic treat. Quick, easy, and perfect for 4th of July or any summer celebration, they’re a crowd-pleaser that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 16–20 kabobs 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved if large
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 16–20 bamboo skewers (10–12 inches long)
- Optional: banana slices (in place of marshmallows for fruit-only version)
- Optional: angel food cake cubes (swap for some marshmallows)
- Optional: raspberries (substitute for strawberries)
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Hull strawberries and halve if large; slice bananas into 1/2-inch rounds if using.
- Lay out skewers, marshmallows, fruit, and a cutting board. Keep a damp paper towel nearby for sticky fingers.
- For the ‘star field’ kabobs, thread 4–5 blueberries onto the end of a skewer, followed by alternating marshmallows and strawberries (about 3 marshmallows, 3 strawberries). Repeat until you have 5 kabobs with a ‘star field’ section.
- For the remaining skewers, alternate strawberries and marshmallows all the way down, starting and ending with strawberries. Prepare 10–15 stripe kabobs, depending on platter size.
- Arrange the ‘star field’ kabobs horizontally at the top left of your serving platter, then align the stripe kabobs in rows to form the flag’s stripes.
- If fruit slides, pat it dry again. If marshmallows are sticky, roll briefly in powdered sugar. For bananas, assemble right before serving or brush slices lightly with lemon juice.
- Check kabobs for loose berries and press gently back onto the skewer. Wipe platter edges for a tidy look.
- Serve immediately, or cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.
Notes
For best results, use firm, fresh fruit and pat dry before assembling. Assemble kabobs close to serving time, especially if using bananas. Arrange tightly on a platter for a clear flag pattern. For vegan or gluten-free diets, substitute marshmallows with vegan brands or banana slices. Kabobs can be made up to 6 hours ahead and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
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