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How to Make an American Flag with Fruit Skewers

May 12, 2018 by Evelyn 49 Comments

It’s always fun to serve food with a holiday twist like these American Flag Fruit Skewers.   Make fresh fruit skewers for a special 4th of July holiday treat.
 

 

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I enjoy entertaining and even when we don’t have guests, I love to serve foodies with a unique presentation.
 I have been seeing all the different Flag fruit skewers everywhere and decided to try it for the Fourth of July.
 

 

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These cute little American Flag Fruit Skewers have only three ingredients, bananas, strawberries and blueberries.   And of course, you will need some wooden skewers.
 

 

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Start your American Flag Fruit Skewers by threading 6 little blueberries on one of the skewers.
 

 

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Slice the bananas into 3/4 inch slices.
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Continue making the American Flag by adding banana slices and Strawberry halves to the skewers with the blueberries.
 

 

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 Continue threading the strawberry and bananas slices on the skewers to complete the Amerian Flag.
 

 


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    Look at all the fruit that makes these clever and healthy American Flag Skewers.
 

 

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These super cute American Flag Skewers are perfect for Memorial Day, Flag Day and 4th of July!  And these super cute fruit kabobs will make the perfect side dish for any celebration.
 

 

If you like these Flag Fruit Skewers than you might enjoy these:

 

 

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  1. Red White and Blue Poke Cake
  2. Red White and Blue Summer Berry Trifle
  3. Whale Watermelon Fruit Salad
 

 

Print Recipe

American Flag Fruit Skewers

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas
  • 1 half pint of blue berries
  • 1 pint of strawberries
  • 9 wooden skewers

Instructions

  • Slice the bananas into 3/4 inch slices, stem and cut strawberries in half lengthwise.
  • Thread 6 blueberries on a skewer, followed by a banana slice, strawberry half, banana slice and finishing up with a strawberry half. Repeat this for the next three skewers (total of four).
  • For the next five skewers starting with a strawberry half, and ending with a strawberry half alternate the banana slices and strawberry halves. (total of 3 banana slices and 4 strawberry halves per skewer)
  • Arrange on a platter or tray and adjust the position of your fruit slices to even out the stripes:))

 

Filed Under: Dessert Recipe, RECIPES, Salad Recipe, Snack Recipes Tagged With: 4th of July, Patriotic

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Comments

  1. Kriss MacDonald

    June 24, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    My kids will love this

    Reply
  2. Ana Lopes

    June 24, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Wow Evelyn,these is a lovely and tasty idea! Thanks for sharing it my friend!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

    Reply
  3. hopeallie

    June 24, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    Love this! This is what we'll be doing for the 4th!

    Allison
    http://www.allisonskinnyjeans.com

    Reply
  4. Linda Bouffard

    June 24, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    This is unique, Evelyn. I love it. What a nice presentation. Linda

    Reply
  5. theadoredhome

    June 24, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    This is awesome! I think I will try this out!
    Hugs,
    Sandra

    Reply
  6. Kc W

    June 24, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    That would make the perfect addition to any 4th of July picnic!

    Reply
  7. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.com

    June 24, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    How clever. I love it and so healthy too!

    Reply
  8. tumbleweed-contessa

    June 24, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Thanks for bringing these by Saturday Dishes, Evelyn. Great picture.

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa

    Reply
  9. Sparkly H

    June 24, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    This is gorgeous!!!! Zannie @ mymixingspoon.com

    Reply
  10. Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate

    June 25, 2013 at 11:30 am

    LOVE this, Evelyn!!!! Pinned 😉 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Sarah Vanderkooy

    June 25, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    So cute! These would be really fun to make with the kids for our July 4th party. Thanks for sharing.
    Sarah
    http://www.creativeramblingsblog.com

    Reply
  12. Cindy Jamieson

    June 25, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Super cute idea!! The American flag is so much easier to recreate than our Canadian flag, LOL. Thanks for sharing with Simple Supper Tuesday.

    Reply
  13. Melissa @ My Recent Favorite Books

    June 25, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    This looks delicious! =)
    Such a great idea!

    Reply
  14. Julie Corbisiero

    June 25, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    Hi, I love this idea! You did a great job, it looks so nice. I saw it on tuesday trivia.
    Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

    Reply
  15. Wanda Ann Olsen

    June 25, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Hi Evelyn,
    This is so fun and clever, puts me in the party mood. Thanks for sharing on Tuesday Trivia. Be sure and check back Friday Features. How was your trip last week?
    Hugs,
    Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

    Reply
  16. Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration

    June 25, 2013 at 11:30 pm

    Evelyn, these are AWESOME!!! I love how fresh, bright and patriotic this looks! Such a fabulous idea. 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us!

    Reply
  17. Becca

    June 26, 2013 at 12:41 am

    That is yummy looking and so cute! Thanks for sharing it at the Healthy Tuesday hop 🙂

    Reply
  18. Jamie Sherman

    June 26, 2013 at 4:30 am

    I **LOVE** this 🙂 My kiddos are on a food on a stick kick after that pancake post I had a few weeks back ….. I need to make this with them 🙂

    Reply
  19. the cape on the corner

    June 26, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    i always say i'm going to try this! maybe next year, since we'll be on vacation this year.

    Reply
  20. Cindra Enloe

    June 26, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Hi Evelyn, I'm following your link from A Humble Bumble blog hop. Having a little trouble posting, so sorry if you get this more than once. 🙂

    Anyway, I love this idea! It's so simple and patriotic. This is definitely going on my 4th of July party list.

    Thanks for sharing!

    You can find me at http://amom29.blogspot.com

    Reply
  21. Ellen Z.

    June 26, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    Love this beautiful flag o' fruit! I saw another food flag the other day on Pinterest — with the stripes made of hotdogs in buns! Wonderful creativity. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  22. BecHeflin

    June 26, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    How stinkin' adorable! I can't wait to see what else you share for the #FlavorsOfSummer #VirtualPicnic!

    Reply
  23. Sarah Forhan

    June 26, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    So clever!

    Reply
  24. Holly McDonald

    June 27, 2013 at 12:53 am

    So clever! I love it! Thank you for spreading JOY and sharing at the Oh What a HAPPY Day party.

    Holly at Not Done Growing

    Reply
  25. Angel Allen

    June 27, 2013 at 3:57 am

    Hi Evelyn
    This is to fun and just to cute. Thanks for sharing with us at Thursdays Favorite Things Blog Hop. Come visit again when you can.
    Best
    Angel

    Reply
  26. Jennifer Lew-Andrews

    June 27, 2013 at 9:47 am

    The kids and I will definitely have to try this for our annual party! Thanks for sharing–

    Reply
  27. Judy POFH

    June 27, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Thank you so much for linking-up at Pin It Monday Hop#14. We appreciate for taking the time to share your post with us. If you have extra time, please stop by and check what other Bloggers are sharing. See you

    Judy
    Pursuit Of Functional Home

    Reply
  28. Christine Bell

    June 27, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    So fun and festive! Thanks for sharing at Katherine's Corner where I'm party co-host today!

    Christine @ http://idigpinterest.blogspot.com

    Reply
  29. Michelle

    June 28, 2013 at 2:38 am

    This makes a big impact on the table for no effort at all! Cute and fun. Thank you for linking, my friend!

    Reply
  30. Katherines Corner

    June 28, 2013 at 2:48 am

    this is awesome! Brilliant thank you for sharing at the hop my xo

    Reply
  31. Pam Klimper

    June 28, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    I love these! TFS!

    Pam
    @ http://www.pjstreasures.blogspot.com

    Reply
  32. Abby Lawson

    June 28, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    These are so cute, Evelyn! Perfect for the 4th! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    ~Abby =)

    Reply
  33. Clairejustine oxox

    June 28, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    Love this … pinning 🙂

    Reply
    • Clairejustine oxox

      June 28, 2013 at 6:28 pm

      Thanks for linking upto Creative Mondays, late stopping by this week, I know I will be feature your post on Monday though 🙂

      Have a love weekend , hope to see you Monday 🙂

      Reply
    • Clairejustine oxox

      June 30, 2013 at 8:31 pm

      Thanks again for linking up,, featuring and pinning over at the hop 🙂

      Reply
  34. Morgaine Ford-Workman

    June 29, 2013 at 1:59 am

    I am all about healthy foods for the 4th that are still patriotic!
    Love it!
    Morgaine from Madcap Frenzy
    P.S. I would also like to invite you to join my June Totally Tuesday Link Party:
    http://www.madcapfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/06/june-totally-tuesday-link-party.html
    Hugs!

    Reply
  35. Debra @ Homespun

    June 29, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Great idea and looks delicious!

    Reply
  36. Walking on Sunshine

    June 29, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    Love, love, love this recipe! Love the pretty presentation and love the simplicity of the recipe! Thank you for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday. I will be sharing on my Walking on Sunshine FB page today!

    Reply
  37. Amy Ellis

    June 30, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Stopping by from DIY Sunday Showcase! Your skewers would really stand out on a 4th of July table spread – and it's healthy to boot. Looks delish! ~ Amy @ StowandTellU

    Reply
  38. fromcalculustocupcakes

    June 30, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    This is so pretty! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday.

    Reply
  39. Krystal Butherus

    June 30, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    Thanks for linking up to the Weekend Block Party giveaway! <3

    Reply
  40. [email protected]

    June 30, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    How fun! I'm another who loves to "party up" even when there aren't guests — family deserves special treatment, too! Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday!

    Reply
  41. Jessi @ Practically Functional

    July 1, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    Super cute, and delicious too I bet!

    Reply
  42. Marsha Baker

    July 1, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    Perfect! Pinning!

    Reply
  43. mary_smith

    July 2, 2013 at 11:03 am

    GOOD Morning!! I love this for the 4th!

    Reply
  44. Heather Whoneedsacape

    July 2, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    So cute;) My kids would think this is great 😉

    Thanks for linking it up to Super Sunday at Who Needs a Cape!

    Reply
  45. The Mandatory Mooch

    July 4, 2013 at 12:05 am

    I love this, Evelyn. What a fun way to celebrate.

    Reply
  46. The Pin Junkie

    July 4, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Your project is featured today on The Pin Junkie! Happy 4th of July!

    Reply
  47. Bea Long

    June 2, 2014 at 4:20 am

    I love this for the 4th of July just around the corner!! I can't wait to try these. Hopefully I will be in Texas at my daughter's house watching fireworks and playing with the grand kids!!

    Reply

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