Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Blueberry | 1 cup (148g) | 84 |
| Pineapple | 1 cup chunks (165g) | 82 |
| Raspberry | 1 cup (123g) | 64 |
| Red Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
| Cantaloupe | 1 cup diced (160g) | 53 |
| Strawberry | 1 cup (152g) | 49 |
| Kiwi | 1 medium (69g) | 42 |
| Fruit | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- Tall, narrow vase
- Styrofoam ball that fits snugly inside your vase
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Red grapes
- Other colorful fruits, such as cantaloupe, pineapple, kiwis, and blueberries
- Wooden skewers
Directions
Place the styrofoam ball inside the vase and set aside.
Then wash and dry the berries and grapes.
Cut the fruit: Stem the strawberries, remove the cantaloupe and pineapple rinds and the kiwi skins, then cut the fruits into bite-size pieces.
Slide the fruit onto the skewers, alternating colors, and using plent of red fruit for Valentine's Day.
Fill each skewer to the top, but leave two inches without fruit at the bottom.
Poke the empty ends of the skewers into the styrofoam at angles. Make sure they are stable.
Top with extra fruit to cover the styrofoam.
Category:Valentine's Day Snacks
Category:Fruit Recipes
Category:Skewer Recipes
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