4th of July Recipes: Fruit Skewers & More!
Fruit skewers are a fun and festive appetizer or snack! This healthy treat is easy to make and pleases everyone: and it’s a perfect 4th of July recipe! Use a rainbow of fruit or just red and blue.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the fruit skewers
- 16 strawberries
- 16 watermelon chunks (fresh or pre-cut)
- 16 pineapple chunks (fresh or pre-cut)
- 16 green grapes
- ¾ cup blueberries
For the fruit dip (optional)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (whole milk or full fat)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cut a notch into the strawberries to remove the stems and create a heart shape (see photos). If necessary, cut the pineapple and cut the watermelon into bite-sized chunks (buying pre-cut fruit makes for speedy prep). You can also cut watermelon into star shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Thread the fruit onto 12-inch wooden skewers.
- If desired, make the dip: stir together the Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 3 days before serving.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/4th-of-july-recipes/
