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BackstoryFor 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.
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- 29 large strawberries
- 30 large blackberries
- 7 or so large bananas
- Lemon juice
- Hull and halve 29 large strawberries and set them aside.
- 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).
- 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.
- Assemble the banana slices in rows and top each slice with a strawberry half.