Q1: Can I make these fruit kabobs ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the kabobs up to 24 hours in advance. Store them covered in the refrigerator. Just avoid using bananas too early, as they may brown.

Q2: Do I need to soak the wooden skewers before using them?

No soaking is needed since the kabobs are not cooked. Soaking is only necessary when skewers are used on a grill or in the oven.

Q3: What if I don’t have a star-shaped cookie cutter?

You can use a melon baller or a small round cookie cutter instead. If you're feeling creative, a paring knife works for freehand shapes.

Q4: What fruits can I substitute if I don’t have blueberries or watermelon?

Strawberries, raspberries, or cherries work well for red; blackberries for blue; and marshmallows, banana slices, or angel food cake for white accents.

Easy Patriotic Fruit Kabobs

Name: Easy Patriotic Fruit Kabobs
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium seedless watermelon; 1–2 pints large blueberries; Wooden skewers

Description

These easy patriotic fruit kabobs made with watermelon stars and blueberries are a festive, healthy, and beginner-friendly treat perfect for summer holidays.

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium seedless watermelon
1–2 pints large blueberries
Wooden skewers

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Instructions

Cut the watermelon in half and place the flat side down on a cutting board. Slice off the rind completely to expose the pink flesh.
Slice the watermelon into ¾ inch thick rounds, ensuring they are thick enough to hold their shape but thin enough for cutting.
Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out star shapes from each slice. Save the leftover pieces for snacking or smoothies.
Rinse and dry the blueberries thoroughly.
Assemble each skewer by alternating watermelon stars and blueberries as desired.
Place completed kabobs on a tray, cover with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Don’t cut watermelon too thin or stars may break when skewering.
If watermelon is too thick, cutting stars will be difficult.
Bananas can be used, but they brown quickly unless dipped in lemon water.
A melon baller or paring knife can be used if no cookie cutter is available.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Dessert, Side Dish
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 kabob
Calories: 35
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg