4th of July Fruit Kabobs

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These 4th of July fruit kabobs are a fun and easy way to add red, white, and blue to your table. Patriotic desserts don’t have to be complicated!

Tired of the same old 4th of July fingerfood ideas?

These Fourth of July fruit kabobs won’t take long to make, and they disappear just as fast once they hit the table!

With fresh fruits and marshmallows, these patriotic treats are as tasty as they are festive.

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Why You’ll Love This 4th of July Fruit Kabobs Recipe

These 4th of July fingerfood desserts require zero cooking!
These 4th of July fruit kabobs are creative and perfect for different holiday set-ups.
Made with fresh fruits, these patriotic fruit kabobs are more wholesome than other sweet treats for Independence Day.

Ingredients And Substitutions

Mini marshmallows – You can use mozzarella cheese balls to complement the sweet-tart berries! Angel food cake cut into cubes is also perfect for dessert kabobs.

Fresh blueberries and strawberries – Juicy strawberries and blueberries complete our patriotic Fourth of July fruit kabobs. Read on for more fun fruit ideas!

Pro tip: Serve these 4th of July fruit skewers with dips like vegan chocolate fondue or tapioca yogurt to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth without the guilt!

Tips For Making This Recipe

Get Creative

Substitute marshmallows with banana slices, use raspberries instead of strawberries, or swap grapes for the blueberries. You can use lemon juice to keep cut fruits from browning!

Set the Platter Over Ice

Keep these 4th of July fruit kabobs cold and delicious at your cookout. Just place the fruit tray on top of ice.

Make a Flag-Inspired Arrangement

Arrange the skewers like the American flag on a white rectangular platter to really showcase your patriotic spirit. Use 8 fresh fruit kabobs threaded with strawberries and marshmallows, but thread blueberries at the top of the first 4 skewers for the flag’s blue pattern.

4th of July Fingerfood Recipe FAQs

What fruit is best for kabobs?

For these 4th of July fruit kabobs, stick with red, white, and blue fruits. You can customize your sticks with seedless watermelon stars (use a star cookie cutter), apple cubes (soaked in salt water brine to prevent browning), and blackberries.

Can you use frozen fruit for fruit kabobs?

I recommend using fresh fruits for these patriotic dessert kabobs. Frozen berries will probably get messy as they thaw.

Do you have to soak skewers for fruit kabobs?

Nope. Skewers are usually soaked before use to keep them from burning. Since these red, white, and blue fruit kabobs aren’t grilled, you can skip that step.

Can fruit kabobs be made the day before?

Yes. After assembling the Independence Day fruit kabobs, place them on a platter, cover them with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

How to store patriotic fruit kabobs?

You can store the leftover fruit kabobs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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