Simple Berry Mint Skewers (Printable)

A vibrant mix of berries and mint for a fresh, colorful snack or dessert alternative.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 cup blueberries
03 - 1 cup raspberries
04 - 1 cup blackberries

→ Fresh Herbs

05 - 16 fresh mint leaves

→ Optional

06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, for drizzling
07 - Zest of 1 lemon

# How-To:

01 - Gently rinse all berries under cold water and pat dry using paper towels.
02 - Hull and halve the strawberries to create even-sized pieces.
03 - Thread the assorted berries onto wooden or metal skewers, alternating varieties and inserting a fresh mint leaf between several berries for added freshness.
04 - Place the completed skewers neatly on a serving platter.
05 - If desired, lightly drizzle honey or maple syrup over the skewers and sprinkle with lemon zest just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Healthy and colorful snack or dessert
02 -
  • Mix and match berries as desired grapes or melon balls can be added for variation
  • For a chilled treat refrigerate skewers for 30 minutes before serving
03 -
  • Use ripe fresh berries for the best flavor
  • Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning if grilling
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