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American Flag Fruit Platter

American flag fruit platter with tight rows of red strawberries, creamy banana rounds, and a neatly filled blueberry canton. This patriotic fruit tray is a no-cook 4th of July fruit platter that holds its shape for an easy fruit display.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup fresh blueberries for the blueberry canton
  • 2 lb fresh strawberries hulled and halved lengthwise
  • 3 medium bananas sliced into rounds for white stripes
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice to brush on banana slices to prevent browning

Method
 

Build the flag platter
  1. Choose a large rectangular serving tray or cutting board for the flag shape.
  2. In the upper left corner, arrange a dense rectangle of fresh blueberries to form the canton (star field).
  3. Starting from the top right of the tray and working left from the blueberry section, lay rows of halved strawberries cut-side down to form the red stripes.
  4. Brush banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning, using a light coating.
  5. Arrange the lemon-brushed banana rounds in rows between the strawberry stripes to create the white stripes.
  6. Continue alternating strawberry and banana rows across the full length of the tray, keeping the rows clean and tight.
Chill or serve
  1. Serve immediately, or refrigerate the flag fruit platter uncovered for up to 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Pro tip: Slice bananas last and brush with lemon juice right away so the white stripes stay bright. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 1 day for best texture; the platter is not ideal for freezing because fruit changes texture. If you want a lighter option, use a reduced-sugar fruit topping instead of any added sweeteners—this recipe is naturally sweet from the fruit.