Rainbow Fruit Kabobs Recipe
These vibrant Rainbow Fruit Kabobs transform ordinary fresh fruit into an eye-catching and nutritious treat that’s perfect for parties, picnics, or healthy snacking.The colorful arrangement of seasonal fruits threaded onto skewers creates an appealing presentation that encourages both kids and adults to eat more fruit while enjoying the fun, interactive eating experience.
Equipment
- Wooden skewers
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup orange segments or mandarin oranges
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup purple grapes
- 12-15 wooden skewers
Instructions
- Wash all fruits thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
- Hull strawberries and cut in half. Cut pineapple into 1-inch chunks. Peel and segment oranges if using fresh.
- Thread fruits onto skewers in rainbow order: red (strawberries), orange (pineapple), yellow (orange segments), green (green grapes), blue (blueberries), and purple (purple grapes).
- Arrange completed kabobs on a serving platter.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate covered for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Choose fruits that are ripe but firm to prevent them from falling off the skewers.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent splintering.
- Can substitute fruits based on seasonal availability while maintaining color variety.
- For longer storage, brush fruit lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning.