4th of July Dessert: Fruit Pops ~ Cuteness on a stick! Skip the fruit bowl and grab some cookie cutters and striped straws for a fun Fourth of July dessert.
Remember these vodka spike stuffed strawberries from last year? Fun, right? I wanted to keep the fruit theme going this year. This time I skipped the alcohol but you can certainly keep it by soaking the apple portion. I don’t recommend soaking the watermelon as it would become too mushy for this fruit-on-a-stick idea.
No recipe. Just a fun idea I wanted to share for a red, white and blue 4th of July dessert. Enjoy!
A few notes:
- To make these, I used watermelon, apples and blueberries.
- To keep the apples from browning, lightly brush them with lime or lemon juice. I prefer limes for the flavor and that they seem less tart.
- Cut watermelon and apple pieces to thickness of the cookie cutter, then place cookie cutter on top of slices and push straight down. Place one fruit inside of another and finish with a blueberry in the middle.
- Push the straw through all three pieces of fruit to keep it everything in place. If you have trouble pushing a paper straw through the apple portion, use a plastic straw first to create a pathway and then replace with the paper straw. Popsicle sticks will work as well.
Maris(In Good Taste) says
These are fabulous!
Jessica says
You are the queen of cute! These are ADORABLE.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
These are beyond cute! Love them so much!!
Deborah aka FairlyOddMother says
Very clever indeed! Thanks again for sharing!
Beth @ Hungry Happenings says
This is an amazingly clever idea. So simple, so fresh, so beautiful. Love it!
Brooke (Baking with Basil) says
How cute are those!! Perfect snack for a 4th party!
Sherri says
This is so crafty and fun! Love it!
Maria says
So fun!
Susan says
Love! What an awesome visual!
How do you get such a delicate papery straw through the apple?
Was the fruit stable or was it sort of hanging on by a thread on the stick?
Naomi says
Hi Susan,
The fruit is stable. You need to push the straw all the way through until it pierces the blueberry.
The paper straw goes through just fine. If you have a some trouble with your paper straw, try it first with a hardy plastic straw.
Thanks for asking. I’m adding this to the note section.
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
Such a fun, clever idea. Perfect for the 4th.
Deborah says
These are seriously some of the cutest things I’ve ever seen!
Kristen says
So cute!
Carolyn says
These are adorable. I love the stripey straw.
Monday says
Such useful idea.Love it.Thanks for sharing
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
What a fun idea! I bet kids would love to help make these too.
Kim says
Awwww… these are gorgeous!!! How does Cole like them????
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Susan says
Thanks for the response, Naomi. I think maybe I’ll add it to my 4th of July round-up on Friday. Will send you the link if I do (I always link-back to the original and give full credit, of course).
Iris says
Looks like a perfect project for the kids. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Samantha says
So fun!!! I love the way you styled them with the straw instead of just a popsicle stick.
Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets says
Such a fun idea for July 4th — love it!
Shea M. says
SO glad I’ve started my way back to my blog-peeps. I missed your gorgeous photos! Where did you get those straws?
meaghan (the decorated cookie) says
Perfection!! I love these. I posted a link on edible crafts at craft gossip 🙂
Krista@BudgetGourmetMom says
That is the most adorable idea!
Eliana says
Could not look cuter or tastier!
Heidi H. says
These are totally cute! If you soak your apples for a few minutes (I do about 10) in any lemon lime soda like sprite or 7 up they will not brown….and much less tart than lemon or lime juice!
Naomi says
Heidi-Great suggestions! Thanks so much for sharing. I can’t wait to try that.
Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate says
Hi, Naomi! I’m stopping by to let you know that I featured your fun, adorable, and delicious Fruit Pops on my blog today: http://www.chattingoverchocolate.com/2013/06/lets-have-pinteresting-4th-of-july.html … Thanks so much for sharing! Have a terrific 4th!!
Taylor says
Are you using two different cookie cutters? And for the watermelon stars how are you getting rid of the access watermelon either on the outside or middle after using the cookie cutter
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
Love it! I added you to my RW&B recipe round up, with a link back to your site for the recipe, of course. If that’s not OK, please let me know! Thanks!!
http://abcsandgardenpeas.com/2013/06/29/dye-free-red-white-and-blue-recipes/
Jennifer says
I saw this on a 4th of July roundup and just had to pin it. I hope you’ll share your best post of the week on my Friday Flash Blog Linky Party going on ALL weekend at The Jenny Evolution.
Jennifer
thejennyevolution.com
Leah says
How do you get the apple star shape to fit inside the watermelon? Same with the blueberry?
Naomi Robinson says
Leah – You need to a star cookie setter with nesting sizes. I used Wilton’s, available at Michael’s craft store for less than $5. The center blueberry is cut out used the large round end of a pastry tip.
Virginia Williams says
Where did u find the adorable straws? Cute idea!! Love it!!
Pop Chef says
Thanks for the tips. The lime juice seems to really keep the apple looking fresh even in the open air. Nice post.
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Alice at SampleMeMore says
Loved the presentation of this healthy treat! We linked to it in our recent July 4th round up. Thanks for creating this recipe!
her says
nice:)