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Red, White & Blue Fruit Kabobs

Red, white & blue fruit kabobs with wooden skewers threaded in a clean blueberry–marshmallow–strawberry patriotic sequence. These easy party fruit skewers are chilled for grab-and-go summer snacking, lined up like little flags.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
chill 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Prep and thread the kabobs
  1. Wash and prep all fruit by hulling the strawberries and leaving the blueberries whole, then pat everything dry with a towel for better sticking. Visual cue: the strawberries should be halved for even threading while blueberries stay intact.
  2. Thread each skewer in a repeating pattern of 1 blueberry, 1 marshmallow, and 1 strawberry, repeating 2–3 times per skewer depending on skewer length. Visual cue: alternating red, white, and blue pieces should stack like a neat little flag.
  3. Line the completed skewers on a serving platter or tray in an even row so they stay visible and uniform. Visual cue: the colored sequence should line up across all skewers for a clean overhead look.
Chill and serve
  1. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 hours ahead, keeping kabobs covered if possible. Visual cue: marshmallows should look slightly firm and glossy while strawberries stay bright red.
  2. Serve chilled as a grab-and-go party appetizer or dessert. Visual cue: present kabobs straight from the fridge so they hold their shape and stay crisp-cool.

Notes

Pro tip: dry the fruit well before threading to reduce slipping and water pooling on the plate. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; do not freeze, since strawberries and marshmallows (or grapes) will soften after thawing. Dietary swap: for a lower-sugar option, use white grapes instead of marshmallows while keeping the same red–white–blue pattern.