Berry Good Heart Fruit (Printable Version)

Colorful heart-shaped fruit pieces arranged on skewers make a fun, fresh, and healthy treat.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup hulled strawberries, large berries sliced for heart shapes
02 - 1 cup seedless watermelon, cut into ½-inch slices
03 - 1 cup cantaloupe, cut into ½-inch slices
04 - 1 cup honeydew melon, cut into ½-inch slices
05 - 1 cup blueberries
06 - 1 cup seedless grapes, red or green

→ Optional Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

# How To Make It:

01 - Use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut heart shapes from the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon slices.
02 - Slice large strawberries in half lengthwise, trimming tops into heart shapes with a paring knife if preferred.
03 - Thread the fruit pieces onto skewers, alternating between berries, grapes, and heart-shaped melon pieces to create a vibrant pattern.
04 - Place the finished skewers on a serving platter.
05 - Sprinkle fresh mint leaves on top and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy and fresh fruit snack
  • Fun heart shapes kids will enjoy
02 -
  • Swap in pineapple, kiwi, or other fruits for variety
  • Use bamboo or reusable metal skewers with blunted tips for kid safety
03 -
  • Use ripe, firm fruits for best heart shapes
  • Keep skewers refrigerated if not serving immediately
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