Simple Berry and Mint Skewers (Print View)

Vibrant skewers of mixed berries and fresh mint for a light, healthy treat.

# Components:

→ 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 (optional)
07 - Zest of 1 lemon, for extra flavor (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Rinse all berries gently under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Hull and halve the strawberries to ensure evenly sized pieces, if using.
03 - Thread berries onto wooden or metal skewers, alternating varieties and inserting a mint leaf after every few berries for freshness.
04 - Arrange the completed skewers neatly on a serving platter.
05 - Optionally, drizzle lightly with honey or maple syrup and sprinkle lemon zest over the skewers just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple and quick to prepare
  • Healthy and delicious fruit combination
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 fresh firm berries for better skewering
  • Chill skewers to enhance flavor and freshness
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