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INGREDIENTS
  • 29 large strawberries
  • 30 large blackberries
  • 7 or so large bananas
  • Lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
  1. Hull and halve 29 large strawberries and set them aside.
  2. Arrange 30 large blackberries, as shown, in the upper left corner of a serving tray or cutting board (it should be at least 8 by 13 inches).
  3. Cut 58 banana slices, 3/4-inch-thick, into a bowl. Sprinkle on lemon juice and toss the slices gently with a rubber spatula to keep them from browning.
  4. Assemble the banana slices in rows and top each slice with a strawberry half.
RECIPE BACKSTORY
For ultimate freshness, prepare this treat right before serving. Present it with toothpicks for spearing the fruit and a bowl of your favorite dip, if desired. If you're planning an Independence Day party, check out our other ideas for Fun on the 4th.