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American Flag Fruit Platter

American flag fruit platter made with tight rows of halved strawberries for red stripes, banana rounds for white stripes, and a dense blueberry canton in the upper-left corner. This patriotic fruit tray is an easy 4th of July fruit platter with a crisp, flag-shaped layout that looks clean from overhead.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
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 board
  1. Choose a large rectangular serving tray or cutting board, and set it flat so the fruit rows can be lined up cleanly. Keep the surface dry for better adherence and a neat, tight look.
  2. In the upper left corner, arrange a dense rectangle of blueberries to form the canton (star field). Pack them tightly so the blue area looks solid from an overhead view.
  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. Place the cut sides against the tray for a clean stripe edge.
  4. Brush the banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning, coating lightly and evenly. Then arrange them in rows between the strawberry stripes to create the white stripes.
  5. Continue alternating strawberry and banana rows across the full length of the tray, keeping each row straight and evenly spaced. Press gently so the rows hold their shape without sliding.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately for the freshest look and strongest colors. If needed, refrigerate uncovered for up to 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Pro tip: slice bananas just before assembly and brush with lemon juice right after slicing to minimize browning, then keep the platter flat while you build. Refrigerate uncovered up to 1 hour (fruit texture is best immediately); freezing is not recommended. For a lighter option, use low-sugar fruit swap fruit like sliced strawberries only and reduce banana slices by half if you prefer less natural sweetness.