These colorful rainbow Fruit Kabobs are so sweet and refreshing. This light treat is versatile, easy, and perfect on a hot day when you want something nice and juicy.
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Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy fruit and these Fruit Kabobs are the best. I love how pretty they are, as well as so sweet, tart, and juicy. Serve them cold from the fridge on a hot summer day, and you’ll be everyone’s hero.
- TASTE: These Fruit Kabobs are sweet, tart, and citrusy. They are a mix of fresh flavors that go so well together.
- TEXTURE: The berries are soft and juicy while the grapes and orange slices have a nice snap when you bite them. The kiwi is soft and tender.
- TIME: This will take about 25 minutes.
- EASE: This is a no-bake snack that uses simple ingredients. All of the prep is cutting and skewering the fruit.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Berries- Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, and Blackberries will add both sweetness and tart flavor to the kabobs.
- Citrus- Mandarin oranges are sweet and also the perfect size to be skewered.
- Kiwis- Sweet, juicy, and a little tart, these are also a great addition.
- Grapes- I like to use both Green Grapes and Red Grapes because they add color and also have slightly different flavors. The red are sweeter, while the green can be more tart.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Add a sweetener- To get your fruit extra sweet, you can drizzle the kabobs with honey or maple syrup.
- Substitute other fruits- Add cantaloupe, watermelon, honeydew melon, pineapples, bananas, mangoes, peaches, plums, or green and red apples.
- Grill them- If you want grilled fruit with a little char and caramelized sugars, grill your kabobs for a few minutes on each side. Just make sure to soak the wooden skewers ahead of time to avoid burning.
How to Make Fruit Kabobs
- Prep the fruit. Wash all of the fruit thoroughly under cold water and gently pat it dry with a clean towel.
- Cut and assemble the kabobs. Peel and cut the fruits and then thread them through each wooden skewer. Keep them covered in the fridge until ready to serve.
Pro Tip: Use ripe, but not too ripe, fruit so that it is firm enough to stay on the skewer and not tear or slide off.
Recipe Tips
- Choose firm, ripe fruits- You want the fruit sweet and ripe, but also firm. If it’s too soft, the fruit will get mushy and tear as it’s skewered and may fall off.
- Cut everything uniformly- Keep an eye on the size of your fruit chunks. Look at your smallest fruit (in my case, the blueberry) and don’t let the sliced fruit get much bigger than that.
- Make a pattern- I made my fruit kabobs into rainbows, but you can also alternate flavors or colors for a more appealing effect. Have fun with it!
FAQs
Any fruit can be use in kabobs, but melons, berries, grapes, oranges, pineapples, and bananas are favorites. You can combine different types, like the tropical fruits with the berries, or you can create a rainbow of color. Fruit kabobs are very versatile.
No, you don’t need to soak the skewers because they will not be cooked. However, if you plan to grill your fruit kabobs, then I suggest soaking your wooden skewers for about 30 minutes beforehand.
Serving Suggestions
This Fruit Kabob recipe is light, refreshing, sweet, and tart. It’s a great snack that everyone loves, and it goes great with dips, cakes, chocolate, or served with salads.
- Dip: Dip these fruit kabobs in yogurt, cream cheese, or cheese or chocolate fondue. Try them with this delicious Cream Cheese Fruit Dip or homemade Chantilly Cream.
- Cakes: Serve them with a slice of Strawberry Bundt Cake, Berry Chantilly Cake, Lemon Pound Cake (VIDEO), or even Cherry Cobbler.
- Chocolate: Pair the fruit with some chocolate, such as this Chocolate Ganache for dipping, a slice of Chocolate Mousse Cake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, or some Easy Dubai Chocolate.
- Salads: Add these kabobs to any barbecue serving salads like this Creamy Pasta Salad, Chopped Caprese Salad, Salmon Potato Salad, and Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can assemble these fruit skewers up to a day in advance. Wrapping them individually in plastic wrap will help keep them from getting too soft.
Storing: Place any leftover Fruit Kabobs in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Cut fruit releases juices and gets mushy over time, so the sooner they are eaten, the better.
Freeze: You can freeze these kabobs in a freezer ziplock bag for up to 3 months. They can even be eaten frozen. But once they thaw, they will be mushy.
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