Fruit Marinade Infused Skewers 7 Recipes

FRUITY FUN SKEWERS

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.

FLOWERY FUN FRUIT SKEWERS

Steps:

• Slice the cantaloupe and honeydew into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Using small flower-shaped cookie cutters, cut flowers from the melon slices. Using a paring knife, cut a wedge out of the stem end of each strawberry to form a heart shape. Cut the granola bars crosswise into equal squares.
• Assemble by skewering the ingredients through the ice-pop sticks, alternating between melon flowers, strawberries and granola bars, in any combination.

CINNAMON-FLAVORED SKEWERS WITH FRESH FRUIT

Steps:

• Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 to 60 minutes. Dry them off with a towel.
• Prepare a grill or broiler.
• Lay out skewers on a plate and brush with cinnamon oil. Skewer a few pieces of fruit onto each skewer. Grill or broil fruit skewers for 30 seconds on each side.

SKEWERED GRILLED FRUIT WITH MINTED YOGURT HONEY SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare grill for cooking.
• Stir together yogurt, honey, lime juice, and mint in a small bowl and chill until ready to serve.
• Thread about 4 pieces of fruit onto each skewer. When fire is medium-hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack 3 to 4 seconds), grill fruit in batches on lightly oiled grill rack, turning once, until browned and slightly softened, about 5 minutes total. Serve fruit on skewers with sauce on the side.

FRUIT SKEWERS FOR CHILDREN (AND ADULTS TOO!) - CHILD SAFE

Steps:

• Peel and chop fruit.
• Thread onto the ice-cream sticks. First the strawberries, then pineapple and lastly the kiwifruits.
• Use a small paring knife to cut a hole into the centre of the fruits if they do not thread easily onto the ice-cream sticks.
• Refrigerate until needed.
• Suggestion-Serve with a yogurt as a dipping sauce.
• Variation- can use any fruits of your choice. They just need to be approx 3 times wider than the ice-cream stick.
• For older children you can use small wooden skewers.

FRUIT SKEWERS WITH APPLE CINNAMON DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Stir yogurt, applesauce, almond extract, and cinnamon together in a bowl until dipping sauce is well-combined.
• Thread grapes, strawberries, apple chunks, and pineapple chunks alternatively onto skewers. Arrange finished skewers on a plate and serve with dipping sauce.

GRILLED FRUIT SKEWERS WITH SPICY MAPLE CUMIN GLAZE

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.

FRUIT MARINADE: INFUSED SKEWERS (#7)

Steps:

• Mix marinade till sugar is dissolved and pour into a a small cookie sheet pan to fit the wooden skewers.
• Soak the skewers in liquid for one hour.
• Then skewer your choice of fruit, cook on the grill or indoors if you prefer.
• A little trick so the skewers don`t burn is to hang them over the edge of the grill or wrap them in foil.