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Rainbow Fruit Skewers

Mandy Applegate
Rainbow Fruit Skewers are one of those recipes that check all the boxes—fresh, colorful, quick to prep, and easy to serve. You only need a few simple fruits and some skewers, and you’ve got a snack or side that works for everything from brunch to game day. You can make them ahead for parties, pack them for outdoor hangouts, and they always get grabbed first. They don’t freeze well, but they keep just fine in the fridge if you need to have a small batch ready in advance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Dinner, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 116 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 1-2 kiwis
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 small pineapple
  • 1 cup grapes
  • 2 oranges
  • 8 skewer sticks

Instructions
 

  • Wash all the fruit thoroughly. Halve the strawberries, peel and segment the oranges, slice the kiwi, and cut the pineapple into chunks.
    1 cup strawberries, 1-2 kiwis, 2 oranges, 1 small pineapple
  • Thread the fruit onto each skewer in rainbow order: start with a strawberry, followed by orange, pineapple, kiwi, blueberries, blackberries, and finish with a grape.
    1 cup blueberries, 1 cup blackberries, 1 cup grapes, 8 skewer sticks
  • Arrange on a platter and serve immediately. Perfect for parties, picnics, or a healthy snack!

Notes

  • Go for Consistent Cuts: Try to cut your pineapple, kiwi, and orange segments into pieces that match the size of the berries so each skewer feels balanced.
  • Keep Fruit Fresh: If you’re making these ahead, a quick toss of the cut fruit with lemon juice or lemon-lime soda helps prevent browning.
  • Try to Swap Fruits: Use raspberries instead of strawberries, mango chunks instead of pineapple, or green grapes instead of kiwis if that’s what you have on hand.
  • Use the Right Skewers: Wooden or bamboo skewers around 8 inches long work well; they’re long enough for the full rainbow but still easy to hold.
  • Get Kids Involved: Kids love helping with assembly—just use blunt skewers or sticks to make it safer for little hands.
  • Finish with Red Grape: Red seedless grapes are a great final touch—just pick ones that are crisp, so they don’t get mushy on the stick.
  • Serve Them Cold: Chill the assembled skewers before serving so the fruits taste even better and to help them stay crisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 5gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 212IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Rainbow Fruit Skewers
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