TROPICAL FRUIT PARTY SKEWERS
This is a great way to introduce children to new fruits! So simple! From Baby Center. This is an Australian recipe, also Caribbean, Mexican and Southern recipe!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Thread alternating pieces of each fruit onto about 24 small wooden skewers.
- Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve. Enjoy! This may be served with dip, such as vanilla yogurt, caramel, whipped cream, or chocolate!
- Makes 12 servings.
- Note:.
- Be sure to warn kids about the dangers of the skewers. You may want to remove the sharp end off of the skewers when making with young children.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.8, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7.3, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 26.2, Protein 1.8
SHOWY BUT SIMPLE FRUIT KABOBS - PERFECT FOR A PARTY
I was looking for a fruit "something" that would be finger food friendly for a shower this weekend. Wanted something a little showy for the buffet table, and was surprised that I couldn't find anything on zaar involving fruit and a skewer. :) Shock horror! I ended up on www.justjennrecipies.com and found this idea. It's nothing you couldn't figure out on your own, pretty basic, but it gave me an idea to work with. You could serve with one of the many fruit dip recipes here on the zaar - or as is, which is what I'm planning to do. I'll post some pics once it's done! Update: I had to use a baby watermelon, still worked out fine. I did find the step of making small X marks to poke the skewers through was unnecessary - plus you need to get the right angle when you poke the skewer in (otherwise they might be flopping down too far from the weight of the fruit, so I wouldn't bother with that step next time.
Provided by magpie diner
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 30 skewers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- If you're starting with a whole watermelon, cut it in half. Cut tip to tip, so that if you turn your half upside down, the tips are barely noticeable at each end. Choose to work with the half that looks the best when you turn it over.
- Using a melon baller, scoop out all of the watermelon into nice bite sized balls, place them on a platter as you go. When you can't make any more balls, scrape the remainder of the watermelon out using a spoon until you have an empty shell (all white), and set the shell aside to let it dry out.
- Once the shell is dried out a bit you will turn the shell over onto a platter, so the cut side is down and you've got a nice half round base to work with. Using a paring knife, cut small X marks or poke holes in rows as you choose across the outside of the melon shell. Space the holes about 2" apart.
- Cut the rest of your fruit into bite sized pieces. You may also choose to use the melon baller on the cantaloupe.
- Once all the fruit is cut up, you can start assembling the fruit onto skewers following any pattern you like. The grapes and berries can act as cute stoppers in between larger pieces of fruit. You may also choose to place a piece of fresh mint here and there. Leave about 3" empty on the bottom of each skewer.
- As you finish each skewer poke the bottom into one of the pre-made holes or x's on your watermelon shell. Before long you'll have the entire melon filled up and looking a bit porcupine-ish. If you need to prepare a little in advance, make the skewers and base and then keep them chilled. Poke the skewers into place once you're ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.8, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.2, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 11.2, Protein 0.9
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.
FRUITY FUN SKEWERS
I was looking for a different way to serve fruit, and it just popped into my head! Why not use fruit skewers?
Provided by AnaJ930
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Kids Healthy
Time 15m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Thread the strawberries, cantaloupe, banana and apple pieces alternately onto skewers, placing at least 2 pieces of fruit on each skewer. Arrange the fruit skewers decoratively on a serving platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
TROPICAL FRUIT KEBABS
Steps:
- 1. Soak eight 8-inch bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. Heat a grill to medium low.
- 2. Place butter in a small skillet. Split vanilla bean and scrape seeds onto butter and mash with back a spoon. Add scraped pod and melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and set aside to steep.
- 3. Heat cream of coconut and heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in lime zest. Set aside.
- 4. Cut mango and papaya into 2-inch chunks and alternately thread onto skewers. Brush lightly with vanilla butter and grill until fruit is lightly charred, turning as needed, about 5 minutes per side. Serve with chocolate sauce.
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