Fruit Skewers
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This easy and refreshing fruit skewers recipe combines a colorful assortment of fresh fruits, such as strawberries, pineapple, and juicy melons, threaded onto skewers for fun and portable summer snacking.
The creamy yogurt dip is light, sweet, and tangy made with Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and pure vanilla extract.
Fresh fruit kabobs are perfect for parties, picnics, or a quick and nutritious snack. Serve with this easy fruit dip to take the flavors over the top!
For more delicious food-on-sticks, check out these recipes too! Grilled Shrimp and Peach Kabobs, Steak Fajita Kabobs with Chimichurri, and Cilantro-Lime Shrimp.
What you’ll need
Fruit skewers can be made with any variety of fruits, depending on personal preference and seasonal availability. These are some of the most common fruits used:
- Strawberries
- Cantaloupe
- Watermelon
- Honeydew Melon
- Pineapple Chunks
- Kiwi
- Seedless Grapes
- Mango
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- 10 or 12-inch wooden skewers
- Greek Yogurt
- Honey or Maple Syrup
- Pure Vanilla Extract
Mix and match your favorites to create a colorful and delicious assortment of flavors. Change up the shapes to add variety, making them perfect for any holiday gathering.
Be sure to check out the detailed printable recipe card below
How to make Fruit Skewers
I have a tin of canapé cutters hanging out in a drawer and decided to get creative and make fun shapes. You can also use a melon baller to make spheres, or purchase pre-cut fruit at the grocery store to keep things really simple!
Wash and hull the strawberries, then thread onto the skewer starting at the small end. This will make the strawberry appear upside down.
Cut the top and bottom off the pineapple using a sharp knife, then remove the rind. Cut into strips, then into chunks.
Cut slices of melon that are about the same thickness as your mini-cookie cutters.
Lay the melon slice flat on a cutting board and press the cutters into the flesh. Gently remove the shapes and set aside.
If the slices are too thick, or the cutter does not cut all the way through, simple run a pairing knife around the edge to remove any excess melon.
Slide the skewers through the center of the melon shapes.
Continue threading the fruit onto the skewers until you almost reach the end. Place on a serving platter or plate and serve with yogurt dip for fruit.
How to make easy fruit dip
Mix the yogurt, honey, and vanilla together in a bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use.
Serve with fruit skewers as an easy summer appetizer, snack, or dessert.
Recipe Tips
- Choose 4 to 6-inch skewers to make mini-fruit kabobs, or 10 to 12-inch for full-size. Any larger than 12-inches will be more difficult to handle and the fruit may start falling off.
- Add one-quarter teaspoon orange zest and 2 tablespoons of orange juice to create a citrus flavored dip.
How do you store fruit skewers?
Place the skewers in an airtight container or cover them tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Store the dip separately in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
Tools used
Not in the mood for skewers? Check out this Watermelon Fruit Salad with citrus-honey dressing.
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Fruit Skewers
Equipment
- 10-inch Bamboo Skewers
Ingredients
Fruit Skewers
- 0.5 cantaloupe melon
- .25 watermelon
- 0.5 honeydew melon
- 0.5 pineapple
- 1 pound strawberries washed, hulled, and mushy berries removed
Fruit Dip
- 1 cup Greek yogurt I used Fage 0% fat
- 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Fruit Skewers
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then thread onto the skewer starting at the small end. This will make the strawberry appear upside down.
- Cut the top and bottom off the pineapple using a sharp knife, then remove the rind. Cut into strips, then into chunks.
- Cut slices of melon that are about the same thickness as your mini-cookie cutters. Lay the melon slice flat on a cutting board and press the cutters into the flesh. Gently remove the shapes and set aside.
- If the slices are too thick, or the cutter does not cut all the way through, simple run a pairing knife around the edge to remove any excess melon.
- Slide the skewers through the center of the melon shapes. Continue threading the fruit onto the skewers until you almost reach the end. Place on a serving platter or plate and serve with yogurt dip for fruit.
Fruit Dip
- Mix the yogurt, honey, and vanilla together in a bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use.
Notes
- Choose 4 to 6-inch skewers to make mini-fruit kabobs, or 10 to 12-inch for full-size. Any larger than 12-inches will be more difficult to handle and the fruit may start falling off.
- Add one-quarter teaspoon orange zest and 2 tablespoons of orange juice to create a citrus flavored dip.
- Place the skewers in an airtight container or cover them tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Store the dip separately in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
- Ingredient amounts are approximate. Your choice of fruits and size of skewers will determine the amount needed.
