Tropical Fruit Party Skewers Recipes

FRUIT SKEWERS

Steps:

• Using a skewer thread the strawberries, orange slices, kiwi, blackberries, grapes, and blueberries.
• Arrange them on a platter and serve.

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.

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.

TROPICAL FRUIT PARTY SKEWERS

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.

TROPICAL CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• In large container with lid, or in large zip-top bag, mix together chicken, Mojo, nectar and Adobo until coated; transfer to refrigerator. Marinate chicken at least 2 hrs, or up to 24 hours.
• Strain chicken, discarding marinade. On each skewer, alternately thread pineapple, chicken, onions and peppers.
• Prepare grill to medium-high heat (or heat oil in large grill pan over medium-high heat). Cook skewers, turning once, until chicken turns dark golden brown and cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to serving platter; serve warm.