Christmas Light Fruit Skewers (Printable Version)

Colorful fruit skewers arranged to mimic holiday lights, ideal for easy, fresh, and healthy sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 12 large green grapes
02 - 12 large red grapes
03 - 12 hulled strawberries
04 - 12 pineapple chunks, shaped like oval bulbs
05 - 12 blueberries

→ Extras

06 - 12 pretzel sticks or thin wooden skewers
07 - 60 ml mini marshmallows (approx. 1/4 cup)

→ Optional Decoration

08 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all fruit; hull strawberries and trim to bulb shapes as needed; cut pineapple into oval or teardrop shapes resembling bulbs.
02 - Thread one mini marshmallow onto the base of each pretzel stick or skewer to create the light bulb base.
03 - Slide one piece of fruit—grape, strawberry, pineapple, or blueberry—onto each stick, resting it against the marshmallow base.
04 - Repeat with different fruit colors to craft a festive string of multicolored lights.
05 - Arrange skewers on a serving platter in a festive pattern and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
06 - Serve immediately to maintain freshness and optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes.
  • Bright, colorful fruits create an irresistible holiday presentation.
  • Healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian-friendly snack.
  • Fun to assemble with kids or guests for a family activity.
02 -
  • Use a sharp paring knife and cutting board for precise fruit shaping.
  • Opt for sturdy pretzel sticks or wooden skewers to avoid breakage during assembly.
  • Serve skewers immediately to maintain fruit freshness and prevent marshmallows from becoming sticky.
  • Check ingredient labels carefully for allergens, especially in marshmallows and pretzels.
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