APPLE 'N' PEAR KABOBS

Apple 'n' Pear Kabobs image

Instead of a fruit platter, serve these fun kabobs from Robin Boynton of Harbor Beach, Michigan. Drizzled with a yummy, warm butter pecan sauce, these treats will pretty up your party spread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

5 medium apples, cut into 1-inch chunks
4 medium pears, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
BUTTER PECAN SAUCE:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Toss apples and pears with lemon juice. Thread fruit alternately onto 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugars and cornstarch. Gradually stir in cream until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in butter until smooth. Add pecans. Serve warm with kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.