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American Flag Fruit Platter

American flag fruit platter made with crisp red strawberry stripes, creamy white banana rows, and a blueberry canton in the upper-left corner. This patriotic fruit tray assembles tightly in clean rows for a flag fruit board look that’s ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Blueberries
  • 2 cup fresh blueberries
Strawberries
  • 2 lb fresh strawberries hulled and halved lengthwise
Bananas
  • 3 medium bananas sliced into rounds
Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice to brush on bananas to prevent browning

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Build the flag
  1. Choose a large rectangular serving tray or cutting board to fit the full flag layout. Keep the surface cool so fruit stays bright while you assemble.
  2. In the upper left corner, arrange a dense rectangle of fresh blueberries to form the canton (star field). Press pieces close together so the rows look tight from overhead.
  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. Keep each row straight and evenly spaced across the tray width.
  4. Brush the banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning, then arrange them in rows between the strawberry stripes to create the white stripes. Use enough lemon to lightly coat the slices without pooling.
  5. Continue alternating strawberry and banana rows across the full length of the tray. Stop only when the flag is completely filled with clean, straight lines.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately for the freshest look and most defined rows. Keep the platter out at room temperature only briefly so bananas don’t soften.
  2. If needed, refrigerate uncovered for up to 1 hour before serving. Chill just long enough to firm everything without wetting the fruit.

Notes

Pro tip: slice and halve strawberries right before assembly and pack the rows tightly for that crisp flag-board appearance. Refrigerate uncovered up to 1 hour for best texture; freezing is not recommended because strawberries and bananas turn soft after thawing. For a lower-sugar option, use unsweetened frozen blueberries fully thawed and patted dry, and add extra banana for volume to keep sweetness balanced.