Simple Berry and Mint Skewers (Printable version)

A colorful mix of berries and fresh mint threaded on skewers for a refreshing, healthy delight.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup hulled and halved strawberries
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
07 - zest of 1 lemon

# Directions:

01 - Rinse all berries gently under cold water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
02 - If using, hull and halve the strawberries to ensure uniform pieces.
03 - Thread berries onto 8-inch wooden or metal skewers, alternating varieties and inserting a mint leaf after every few berries to enhance freshness.
04 - Place completed skewers neatly on a serving platter, ready for presentation.
05 - Optionally drizzle with honey or maple syrup and sprinkle with lemon zest immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Healthy and vegan friendly
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 best flavor
  • Chill skewers before serving for a refreshing treat
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