Party Fruit Kabob Recipe – Firecracker Kabobs
A party fruit kabob tray is one festive way to serve fruit at a 4th of July party. Fruit skewers are a fun and easy way to eat fruit at a BBQ. Both kids and adults love the ease of food on a stick. Plus, these fruit kabobs look like fireworks which make them even more appropriate for patriotic parties. This post contains affiliate links.
If you are prepping for a gathering or deciding what to bring to one, a party fruit kabob tray is easy to make ahead. Fruit is always a welcome addition to a barbecue. I know at our family parties, the fruit is always a huge hit. And you definitely cannot go wrong with food on a stick. For some reason, people just flock to it.
Get creative with your fruit skewers and make your own fireworks. Skewered fruit is a is a sure way to get kids to eat more fruit, too.
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Party Fruit Kabob Recipe – Firecracker Kabobs
Supplies:
- Wood Skewers
- Fireworks Picks
- Star Cutter
Fruit:
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Apples (Soak the apples in lightly squeezed lemon water to help keep them from browning)
Instructions:
- Place the fruit on the skewer in whichever order looks the prettiest to you. Poke the firework pick through the last few pieces at the top.
- Enjoy!
Very Easy Fruit Salad
No time for skewing the skewers? Just make a firecracker fruit salad instead. Add some of the firework picks to the bowl for decoration. You can even serve all the fruit in a bowl and put the skewers on the side if you want. Guests can spear their own fruit kabobs.
Want more 4th of July party food ideas? This way, please:
- Firecracker bites 4th of July cookies
- Red, white & blue chocolate shot glass
- Patriotic chocolate covered Oreo cookies
Have you ever had a party fruit kabob?
Those fruit kabobs are a great idea. I’m always looking for ways to get my kids to eat more fruit, and this looks like something they’d enjoy. I also like your idea about having the fruit available to make their own kabob. Thanks for sharing. I’m pinning it for later.
These look so yummy and healthy. These will be perfect for out 4th of July party!
So cute! I love how you made the apple stars! Pinning!
These are really festive for the Fourth of July & also healthy.
Very cute idea for this weekend! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on FB! Have a great week!
Kim
How cute! Thanks for sharing on Welcome Home Wednesday, we hope to see you again this week!
Yum – those look amazing and so much fun!! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
These fruit skewers look great. They would be fun to make and everyone would enjoy eating them too.