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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » 4th of July Fruit Kabobs

    4th of July Fruit Kabobs

    Published: Jul 3, 2015 · Modified: May 30, 2023 by Katrina Adams · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    Looking for a dessert that is fun to make and delicious to eat on the 4th of July? Try these sweet and delicious 4th of July fruit kabobs. You will definitely enjoy it with your loved ones.

    It is the 4th of July! I believe that you have already prepared your menu for the occasion. You have set your fireworks. You are planning for a barbecue at a park or gathering at a friend’s house. However, you are missing that colorful part.

    A mixture of fresh strawberries, sweet blueberries, and raspberries, along with a tender, tasty marshmallow threaded on a skewer, are the perfect appetizer. Without doubt, you can prepare some 4th of July fruit kabobs.


    It’s always fun to make party food that matches a theme

    The skewers of fruits form a tasty platter of strawberry, raspberry, blueberry and marshmallow.
    It is always fun to eat fruits from a skewer!

    A Special Treat for a Special Day!

    It is true! You are preparing 4th of July fruit kabobs to celebrate the occasion. But at the same time, you are giving your loved ones a healthy, delicious treat. Each fruit you use has its own pack of vitamins.

    So, let’s party! You can show your patriotic feelings by making fruit kabobs or fruit skewers. So, it is great to make the 4th of July Fruit Kabobs as a festive treat. It is tastier when you use your fingers and eat from a skewer.

    Indeed, 4th of July fruit kabobs are a healthy and tasty dessert on your patriotic table. Now, you can make the blue, white, and red fruit kabobs the star of your 4th of July cookout. Your family and your friends will definitely be thankful for having you as an excellent chef.


    Health Benefits of 4th of July Fruit Kabobs

    The Strawberry

    Firstly, the strawberries contain antioxidants along with vitamin C, manganese, potassium, and folate. This tasty fruit in the 4th of July Fruit Kabobs makes your skin glow. In fact, it is due to the specific nature of vitamin C, along with the other vitamins.

    The Raspberries

    Secondly, the raspberries are extremely beneficial. They are a great source of fiber and vitamin C and are rich in antioxidants. Also, they fight against cell damage. Due to its richness in fiber and vitamins, it helps regulate your blood pressure as well.

    For instance, raspberries are a good snack when you are on a diet. One cup of raspberries has only 64 calories. They have more than 85% water. So, the raspberries in 4th of July Fruit Kabobs are filling, low-calorie food.

    The Blueberries

    Similarly, blueberries are a sweet, nutritious, and low-calorie food. They have 85% water. A cup of blueberries has only 84 calories. However, it is rich in fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin K. For instance, they are among the fruits with the highest levels of antioxidants.

    So, blueberries are important to reduce skin damage and aging signs. They are significantly important for people with high blood pressure. Blueberries in 4th of July fruit kabobs help to lower it. Thus, they reduce the risk of having heart disease.


    Sweet Tasty Fruits on Skewers

    The mini fruit skewers include delicious fruits like strawberry, raspberry, marshmallow and blueberry.
    Thread your fruits and enjoy the mouth watering flavors!

    Surprising Fact! Marshmallow Is a Plant!

    Surprisingly, the marshmallow started from the roots of the mallow plants. In fact, it grows in marshes. People used it to treat colds and sore throats. They used to boil the roots and add honey until it thickened. Later on, confectioners used it to make candies. However, it was a labor-intensive product.

    Therefore, things changed in the late 19th century. Unfortunately, it is not a plant-based treat anymore. They decided to use egg whites or gelatin combined with corn starch to create the chewy taste. Also, they added sugar and corn syrup to make it sweet. Certainly, marshmallows are the main ingredient in many deserts, snacks, and treats.


    How to Present 4th of July Fruit Kabob

    Food is not only about taste. It is important to present it in a beautiful way. To display your kabobs and keep the patriotic spirit going, you can choose a rectangular plate or tray. If you do not find one, you can head to the nearest dollar store. Then, you can set the skewers similar to the flag. It is beautiful to see nicely decorated trays!

    You can also add some sugary tastes! So, you can drizzle the fruit kabobs with maple syrup and sprinkle on some coconut oil. In addition, you can drizzle some chocolate over the skewers. One more tip is to add some yogurt dip or fruit dip next to the 4th of July fruit kabobs.


    Patriotic Feeling in a Delicious Plate

    4th of July is a festive dessert of marshmallow, strawberry, raspberry and blueberry.
    Everyone will enjoy this tasty healthy dessert!

    Fruit Kabobs, a kid Friendly Dish!

    The 4th of July is a great opportunity to bond with your family. So, it is great to ask your kids for help. You can have the elder one cut the fruits as long as he knows how to use a knife safely. You can have the younger ones thread the delicious on the skewers. It is marvelous to bond over the 4th of July fruit kabobs!


    Tips to Customize the Fruit Skewers

    The 4th of July Fruit Kabobs show your patriotic feelings. On this day, you feel the red, white, and blue spirit. However, you may not like the fruits I suggested. Maybe one of your kids does not like a certain type of fruit.

    Simply put, one of the fruits on the ingredient list is not available. No worries! There are many options to adapt the kabobs and keep the bright colors.

    To show red, you can use cranberries, cherries, or watermelon cut into cubes. These are good replacements for the strawberries and raspberries. Similarly, it is possible to use bananas, peeled apples, or coconut cut into cubes to show the white.

    Unfortunately, blue fruits are rare. You only have blueberries. If you insist on replacing them, you can use blackberries. However, they do not give the same effect in the 4th of July Fruit Kabobs!


    Certainly, you can make all the replacements. It is great to have different trays with different fruits. This way, you would please everyone! When you decide to celebrate at a friend’s house, you can set out trays with different fruits. This way, you will surprise your loved ones with a tasty treat!


    4th of July Fruit Skewers

    The 4th of July Fruit Kebabs is a mouthwatering dish of tasty strawberry, raspberry, blueberry and marshmallow. It will show your patriotic feelings.
    Share the sweet taste with family and friends!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is there a way to avoid the fruits from browning?

    To avoid browning, you have to toss the fruits in a bowl where you have already prepared lemon or orange juice. You can keep them for one or two minutes. Then you can thread them on the skewer.

    Is it possible to prepare fruit kabobs ahead?

    The 4th of July is a busy day. So, you can prepare these skewers ahead of time. But you have to make sure you wrap them tightly in the tray and keep them in the refrigerator.

    Should the skewers be soaked in water before threading the fruits?

    According to this recipe, you will not cook the ingredients. So, there is no need to soak them.

    Can the fruit kabobs be grilled?

    Though it is still weird, why not give it a try? Once you grill them, the natural sugar of the fruits will caramelize over the fire to get the sweet flavors out.


    4th of July Fruit Kabobs Ingredients

    Strawberries

    Container of blueberries

    Container of raspberries

    Marshmallows (Large or Mini)

    Mini skewers


    Steps to Preparing Fruit Kabobs

    First, you have to wash your strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.

    Then, you cut the stem off the strawberries. In fact, you can cut them in half or leave them whole.

    After that, you have to push a strawberry or raspberry on each skewer.

    Finally, you push one large marshmallow on each skewer. Then, you thread 2-3 blueberries on each skewer.

    It is nice to alternate the fruits on skewers. It is great to organize them one the rectangular plate or tray.

    Serve the 4th of July Fruit Kabobs and enjoy!


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    4th of July Fruit Kabobs

    4th of July Fruit Kabobs

    The 4th of July Fruit kabobs are a sweet and tasty combination of fruits suitable to celebrate a patriotic day. They are skewers of strawberry, cranberry, and marshmallow to imitate the USA flag and show your patriotic feelings.
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    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb strawberry
    • 6 oz raspberries
    • 6 oz blueberries
    • 10 oz marshmallows large or mini
    • 1 package mini skewers

    Instructions
     

    • Wash the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
    • Cut the stem off the strawberries.
    • Cut the strawberries in half or keep as a whole.
    • Push a strawberry or raspberry on each skewer.
    • Push one large marshmallow on each skewer.
    • Push 2-3 blueberries on each skewer.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    • The 4th of July Fruit Kabobs show your patriotic feelings. On this day, you feel the red, white, and blue spirit. However, you may not like the fruits I suggested. Maybe one of your kids does not like a certain type of fruit.
    • Simply put, one of the fruits on the ingredient list is not available. No worries! There are many options to adapt the kabobs and keep the bright colors.
    • To show red, you can use cranberries, cherries, or watermelon cut into cubes. These are good replacements for the strawberries and raspberries. Similarly, it is possible to use bananas, peeled apples, or coconut cut into cubes to show the white.
    Keyword 4th of July Fruit Kabobs, dessert for 4th of July, fruit kabobs, fruit skewers, fruits kabobs
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    Comments

    1. Renia

      June 11, 2020 at 3:19 am

      Great way to celebrate the 4th.

      Reply
    2. Marion

      June 11, 2020 at 4:55 am

      Simple, festive, and refreshing! I can’t wait to make these along with your fruit dip recipe!

      Reply
    3. Marta

      June 11, 2020 at 5:28 pm

      What a great summertime dessert. Nice and easy.

      Reply
    4. Andrea

      June 12, 2020 at 3:12 am

      This looks great! Very festive.

      Reply
    5. Mila

      June 12, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      Perfection just in time for the holiday!

      Reply
    6. Chenée

      June 12, 2020 at 5:14 pm

      This looks so easy and festive!! Love it!

      Reply
    7. Maxine

      June 13, 2020 at 2:04 pm

      This is sooo summery… ❤️❤️❤️❤️

      Reply
    8. Stefani Renee

      June 13, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      So fun and simple!

      Reply
    9. Armelle Dee

      June 14, 2020 at 2:51 pm

      Just simple and cute! perfect for family gathering

      Reply
    10. Jazz

      June 15, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      These are so festive for Fourth of July cookouts!

      Reply
    11. Ashley

      June 15, 2020 at 9:07 pm

      A cute summertime treat!

      Reply
    12. Tamara

      June 16, 2020 at 3:12 pm

      These are so fun to make with the kiddos on fourth of July! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    13. Immaculate Ruému

      June 17, 2020 at 6:17 am

      what a great idea! Yummy!

      Reply
    14. Kaluhi

      June 17, 2020 at 1:03 pm

      Perfect summertime dessert!

      Reply

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