Patriotic 4th of July Fruit Skewers
Servings: skewers
Show off your patriotic spirit at your 4th of July party with this super easy recipe! These homemade 4th of July fruit skewers feature the freshest fruits trimmed into stars to reflect the American flag. They're easy enough for the kids to make, but everyone will want to try them out!
Ingredients
- 1/4 watermelon
- 1-2 apples, washed
- Juice of half a lemon
- 24 fresh blueberries, washed
- 8 fresh strawberries, washed and stem removed
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into slices about 1 inch thick. Using a small star cookie cutter, cut out 8 stars.
- Cut the apples into slices about 1 inch thick. Using a small cookie cutter, cut out 8 stars. Spritz with a bit of lemon juice to help prevent browning.
- Get out 4 thin skewers. Poke on 3 blueberries, 1 apple star, 1 strawberry with the point facing upwards, and 1 watermelon star. Repeat this pattern. Complete this pattern on the remaining skewers. Serve immediately for the best taste and presentation.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 823IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
