Best Fruit Skewers For Children And Adults Too Child Safe Recipes

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FIRECRACKER FRUIT KABOBS



Firecracker Fruit Kabobs image

Provided by Fork & Beans

Time 15m

Yield 4 Firecracker Kabobs

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 thick slice watermelon, cut into triangles
4 thick slices cantaloupe, cut into flames on the bottom
1 banana, cut into 4 slices*
2 kiwis, peeled and cut into thick slices
4 strawberries, stems removed
4 skewers

Steps:

  • Make sure that when you are cutting the fruit, you are cutting thick slices so when you place the skewer through, the fruit does not break in half.
  • Add the cantaloupe first, then strawberry, kiwi, banana, and watermelon top.
  • Kaboom and devour.

FRUIT SKEWERS FOR CHILDREN (AND ADULTS TOO!) - CHILD SAFE



Fruit Skewers for Children (And Adults Too!) - Child Safe image

These are always a hit with children. We call them traffic lights with the fruit listed. You can use any fruits of your choice. Serve on their own or with a yogurt as a dipping sauce. Even children that aren't keen fruit eaters usually enjoy these.

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 fruit skewers, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 kiwi fruits, peeled and cut in half across the width
1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled and chopped (8 x 3cm wedges)
8 large strawberries
8 ice-cream sticks

Steps:

  • Peel and chop fruit.
  • Thread onto the ice-cream sticks. First the strawberries, then pineapple and lastly the kiwifruits.
  • Use a small paring knife to cut a hole into the centre of the fruits if they do not thread easily onto the ice-cream sticks.
  • Refrigerate until needed.
  • Suggestion-Serve with a yogurt as a dipping sauce.
  • Variation- can use any fruits of your choice. They just need to be approx 3 times wider than the ice-cream stick.
  • For older children you can use small wooden skewers.

RAINBOW FRUIT SKEWERS



Rainbow Fruit Skewers image

These fruit skewers are healthy and colorful. They will brighten any picnic, brunch, or gathering. Makes 8 skewers.

Provided by averybird

Categories     Berries

Time 20m

Yield 8 skewers, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 strawberries or 8 raspberries
1 large orange
1/2 pineapple
2 kiwi
8 blueberries
8 red grapes or 8 blackberries

Steps:

  • Choose one fruit for each color of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple). Peel citrus fruits with a knife and cut into 1- inch cubes. Leave berries whole. String 1 fruit from each color onto the skewer in rainbow order. Repeat this until you have 8 fruit skewers.
  • Note: This recipe is very adaptable. The above are only suggestions. I encourage people to get creative with other fruits, especially substituting ones that are fresh and in season, keeping to a rainbow pattern!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.2, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3.7, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 29.5, Protein 1.7

SHOWY BUT SIMPLE FRUIT KABOBS - PERFECT FOR A PARTY



Showy but Simple Fruit Kabobs - Perfect for a Party image

I was looking for a fruit "something" that would be finger food friendly for a shower this weekend. Wanted something a little showy for the buffet table, and was surprised that I couldn't find anything on zaar involving fruit and a skewer. :) Shock horror! I ended up on www.justjennrecipies.com and found this idea. It's nothing you couldn't figure out on your own, pretty basic, but it gave me an idea to work with. You could serve with one of the many fruit dip recipes here on the zaar - or as is, which is what I'm planning to do. I'll post some pics once it's done! Update: I had to use a baby watermelon, still worked out fine. I did find the step of making small X marks to poke the skewers through was unnecessary - plus you need to get the right angle when you poke the skewer in (otherwise they might be flopping down too far from the weight of the fruit, so I wouldn't bother with that step next time.

Provided by magpie diner

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 30 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 whole watermelon, regular medium sized watermelon
1 cantaloupe
1 pineapple
1/2 lb grapes
1 pint blueberries (or other firm berry depending on what's available...ie strawberries)
30 bamboo skewers
of fresh mint (optional)

Steps:

  • If you're starting with a whole watermelon, cut it in half. Cut tip to tip, so that if you turn your half upside down, the tips are barely noticeable at each end. Choose to work with the half that looks the best when you turn it over.
  • Using a melon baller, scoop out all of the watermelon into nice bite sized balls, place them on a platter as you go. When you can't make any more balls, scrape the remainder of the watermelon out using a spoon until you have an empty shell (all white), and set the shell aside to let it dry out.
  • Once the shell is dried out a bit you will turn the shell over onto a platter, so the cut side is down and you've got a nice half round base to work with. Using a paring knife, cut small X marks or poke holes in rows as you choose across the outside of the melon shell. Space the holes about 2" apart.
  • Cut the rest of your fruit into bite sized pieces. You may also choose to use the melon baller on the cantaloupe.
  • Once all the fruit is cut up, you can start assembling the fruit onto skewers following any pattern you like. The grapes and berries can act as cute stoppers in between larger pieces of fruit. You may also choose to place a piece of fresh mint here and there. Leave about 3" empty on the bottom of each skewer.
  • As you finish each skewer poke the bottom into one of the pre-made holes or x's on your watermelon shell. Before long you'll have the entire melon filled up and looking a bit porcupine-ish. If you need to prepare a little in advance, make the skewers and base and then keep them chilled. Poke the skewers into place once you're ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.8, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.2, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 11.2, Protein 0.9

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