FRUIT SKEWERS WITH CHOCOLATE DIPPING SAUCE
Steps:
- Cut the fruit into bite sized chunks. Thread a piece of each fruit onto a skewer along with a mint leaf. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the maple syrup. Whisk in the cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the orange extract and cook until hot. Don't let it come to a boil. Spoon into a serving dish and serve immediately as a dipping sauce with the fruit skewers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Fat 3.5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 12 milligrams, Carbohydrate 84 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 6 grams
GRILLED FRUIT KABOBS
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to high heat. Soak the skewers in water for 20 minutes, to prevent them from burning while grilling the skewers
- To make the fruit kabobs, thread two pieces each pineapple, strawberry and cantaloupe onto skewer. Repeat process to assemble as many skewers as you'd like to make.
- Spray with the coconut oil spray and brush maple syrup all over the skewers.
- Place the fruit skewers on the grill in a single layer. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes total.
- Serve immediately, dipped with vanilla yogurt, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 18 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 20 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GRILLED FRUIT SKEWERS WITH SWEET YOGURT SAUCE
Steps:
- If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
- In a small pot combine the brown sugar with 1/4 cup water, cinnamon and orange zest. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over low heat.
- Thread 2 pieces of each type of fruit onto each skewer. Grill the skewers until the fruit is warm and lightly charred about 6 minutes giving the skewers a quarter turn every 1 1/2 minutes. Make sure to brush with the brown sugar syrup after each turn.
- While the fruit is grilling, make the dipping sauce. Whisk together the yogurt, orange juice, and 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar syrup in a serving bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons for the Online Round 2 recipe Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wraps.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter and serve with the dipping sauce on the side.
FRUIT AND CHEESE KABOBS
We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It's easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 12 kabobs (1-1/2 cups dip).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- For dip, mix first 4 ingredients. On 12 wooden skewers, alternately thread strawberries, grapes and cheese cubes. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
GRILLED FRUIT SKEWERS WITH SPICY MAPLE CUMIN GLAZE
Provided by Chris Lilly
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Build a charcoal fire for direct grilling. Soak the bamboo skewers in a bowl of water and set aside.
- Combine the glaze ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Add the fruit and toss gently to coat with the glaze. Cover and refrigerate.
- Thread the fruit on the soaked skewers, alternating each fruit type. Place the skewers on the grill and cook directly over medium-high heat for 1 1/2 minutes on each side, or until browned and caramelized. Serve warm.
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