Fruity Sticks Recipes

FRUIT-STACKED STICKS

Steps:

• Cut pineapple half lengthwise. Cut the half into quarters lengthwise. Cut the quarters into 6 chunks, making 24 pieces. Trim the ends off the orange and remove the peel. Cut the orange into 6 wedges then cut wedges in half across. Stack 8 pieces of pineapple and 3 pieces of orange and 2 strawberries on each 4-inch skewer. Place skewered fruit on shallow dish.
• In a sauce pot combine sugar and water and place over high heat. Add the zests to the sugar. Bring sugar to a simmer, or until the sugar has completely dissolved.
• Remove the citrus infused sugar from heat and pour over the skewers. Let flavors infuse 10 to 15 minutes in the refrigerator.

FRUIT ON A STICK

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, marshmallow creme and milk until smooth. Thread fruit onto 12 skewers. Serve with dip.

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.

RAINBOW FRUIT SKEWERS

Steps:

• Take 7 wooden skewers and thread the following fruit onto each - 1 raspberry, 1 hulled strawberry, 1 tangerine segment, 1 cube of peeled mango, 1 chunk of peeled pineapple, 1 chunk of peeled kiwi, 1 green and 1 red grape, and finish off with 2 blueberries. Arrange in a rainbow shape and let everyone help themselves.

CHEESE & FRUIT STICKS

Steps:

• We sometimes forget how good the simple things are. This is an easy snack to rustle up and great for getting the kids to eat fruit. Just chop up your kids' favourite fruit and firm cheese and thread the pieces onto cocktail sticks or skewers. Tony's kids all like apples, pears and grapes and love cheddar, but feel free to try your own combinations.

FRUITY STICKS

Steps:

• In a microwave safe bowl, or in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate. If microwaving, heat for 1 minute, then continue to heat at 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
• Thread the bananas, apples, strawberries and marshmallows onto skewers, and dip into the chocolate. Refrigerate until set.

MARSHMALLOW AND FRUIT STICKS,

Steps:

• Prepare the 6 strawberries by washing and hulling them.Place onto a plate.
• Thickly slice the Kiwi Fruit and place on the plate with the strawberries.
• Count out the marshmallows and place into a bowl.
• Thread Ingredients onto the sticks with the strawberry being centre and marshmallows and kiwi fruit either side of it.
• Drizzle slightly cooled melted chocolate on the fruit for that dded sweet taste kids will love! Store in the Fridge or eat Straight Up!

DIPPED FRUIT ON A STICK

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Peel bananas; cut in half widthwise. Cut apples in half lengthwise; remove cores. Insert sticks into fruit; dip into chocolate, coating fruit completely; allow excess to drip off. Roll in nuts or coconut. , Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for at least 20 minutes. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving.