CHRISTMAS FRUIT KABOBS

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My chunky fruit skewers are always a hit for brunch, whether served with pastries, quiche or eggs and bacon. They're also excellent appetizers and potluck additions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Breakfast Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 20 kabobs (about 1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/2 fresh pineapple, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks
4 kiwifruit, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
3 medium apples, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 medium firm bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
SAUCE:
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

Alternately thread fruit onto wooden skewers. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , In a small saucepan over low heat, cook and stir the egg yolk and syrup until a thermometer reads 160° and is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Cool completely. Fold in the whipped cream. Serve with fruit for dipping. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.