Save Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Christmas Light Fruit Skewers, a vibrant and healthy treat that brings color and joy to any gathering. Perfectly suited for holiday parties, family snacks, or a cheerful dessert, these skewers combine a variety of fresh fruits arranged to resemble classic holiday lights. They’re easy to prepare, visually stunning, and cater to vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets—making them a wonderful choice for everyone at the table.
Save This recipe allows for creativity and customization with the fruit choice, while keeping the look of classic Christmas string lights. The mini marshmallows serve as charming and edible bases, securing the fruit in place and completing the light bulb effect. Whether arranged on a platter or served individually, these skewers add a playful and nutritious element to your holiday spread.
Ingredients
- 12 large green grapes
- 12 large red grapes
- 12 strawberries, hulled
- 12 pineapple chunks (cut into oval bulb shapes)
- 12 blueberries
- 12 pretzel sticks (or thin wooden skewers)
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows (for bulb bases)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- 1. Wash and thoroughly dry all fruit.
- 2. Cut pineapple into oval or teardrop shapes resembling light bulbs.
- 3. Hull strawberries and trim to a similar bulb shape if needed.
- 4. Thread one mini marshmallow onto the bottom of each pretzel stick or skewer to form the base of the Christmas light.
- 5. Next, slide one piece of fruit (grape, strawberry, pineapple, or blueberry) onto the stick, resting it against the marshmallow.
- 6. Repeat with different fruit colors to resemble a string of multicolored lights.
- 7. Arrange skewers on a platter in a festive pattern. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
- 8. Serve immediately for best freshness.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
Prepare all fruit ahead of time and keep chilled until ready to assemble to maintain freshness. When cutting the pineapple and strawberries, aim for uniform bulb shapes to create a cohesive look. If using wooden skewers, trimming them to about 5 inches will make the skewers easier to handle and perfect for little hands.
Varianten und Anpassungen
Feel free to mix and match colorful fruits like kiwi slices, mango chunks, or melon balls to add variety. For a gluten-free version, replace pretzel sticks with gluten-free pretzel sticks or thin wooden skewers. Vegan marshmallows can be used to accommodate dietary preferences without sacrificing the festive aesthetic.
Serviervorschläge
Serve these skewers arranged in a festive pattern on a large platter, garnished with fresh mint leaves for an added touch of green. For an extra special treat, drizzle lightly with melted dark chocolate or accompany with a creamy yogurt dip for dipping.
Save With just 20 minutes and no cooking required, these Christmas Light Fruit Skewers bring fun and flavor to your holiday festivities. Their bright colors and cheerful shapes delight kids and adults alike, making healthy snacking a merry affair all season long.
Recipe Help
- → What fruits work best for colorful skewers?
Use vibrant fruits like red and green grapes, strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple to create a lively, bright display.
- → How do marshmallows contribute to the skewers?
Mini marshmallows act as bases to hold the fruit pieces securely on the pretzel sticks, resembling light bulb bases.
- → Can these skewers be made gluten-free?
Yes, substitute pretzel sticks with gluten-free wooden skewers for a gluten-free version.
- → What are some garnishing suggestions?
Fresh mint leaves add a touch of green and aroma, while drizzling melted dark chocolate enhances flavor and presentation.
- → How should the fruit be prepared for the skewers?
Wash thoroughly and cut fruits into shapes that mimic light bulbs, like oval pineapple chunks and hulled strawberries trimmed as needed.