MARSHMALLOW FRUIT KABOBS

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Claudia Ruis knows a way to slip more fruit into your family's diet. "Both kids and adults love these fun grilled fruit kabobs. I like the fact that the sauce and be made ahead of time," she writes from Massapequa, New York. "Kids will have a great time helping to assemble the kabobs, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
2 medium firm bananas, cut into 3/4-inch slices
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
2 large fresh plums, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
24 large marshmallows
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

Mash and strain raspberries, reserving juice. Discard seeds. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, sugar and raspberry juice; set aside., On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread fruit and marshmallows. Combine lemon juice and honey; brush over fruit., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat. Place kabobs over drip pan and grill over indirect medium heat for 2-4 minutes or until marshmallows are golden, turning frequently. Serve with raspberry sauce.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.