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Red, White & Blue Fruit Kabobs

Red, white & blue fruit kabobs are an easy patriotic fruit skewer recipe with alternating strawberries, blueberries, and white marshmallows. Threaded in a flag-like sequence and served chilled, they’re ideal for Independence Day grab-and-go party food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit
  • 2 cup fresh strawberries hulled and halved if large
  • 2 cup fresh blueberries left whole
  • 2 cup large marshmallows or white grapes
Skewers
  • 12 wooden skewers or bamboo picks

Method
 

Prep the fruit
  1. Wash and prep all fruit by hulling the strawberries and leaving the blueberries whole. This keeps the berries plump and prevents watery skewers.
Thread the kabobs
  1. Thread each skewer in a repeating pattern: 1 blueberry, 1 marshmallow, 1 strawberry, repeating 2–3 times per skewer depending on skewer length. Keep the sequence consistent so each kabob looks like a little flag.
  2. Line the completed skewers on a serving platter or tray so they’re ready for chilling. Arrange them in rows for the most even, photo-ready presentation.
Chill and serve
  1. Refrigerate the kabobs until ready to serve, up to 2 hours ahead. Chill them for a firmer texture and cleaner grab-and-go bites.
  2. Serve the kabobs chilled as a grab-and-go party appetizer or dessert. Offer them straight from the fridge so the fruit stays fresh and crisp.

Notes

Pro tip: If your strawberries are very large, halve them so they thread evenly and don’t slide off the skewer. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 1 day; they’re best within the first few hours for peak texture. Freezing isn’t recommended because berries release juice and marshmallows/grapes can get mushy. For a dairy-light option, swap the white marshmallows for mini white grapes or use only fruit sections—skip marshmallows entirely.