**Indulge in the Fruity Delight of Summer with Simple Fruit Kabobs: A Refreshing Treat for All Occasions**
As the summer sun shines brightly, it's time to embrace the vibrant flavors of fresh fruits with simple fruit kabobs. These colorful skewers are not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for any gathering. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, a pool party, or simply enjoying a lazy afternoon in the garden, fruit kabobs are the perfect way to celebrate the season's bounty. With a variety of recipes to choose from, there's a kabob for every taste preference. From classic combinations like strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple to more exotic options like mango, kiwi, and dragon fruit, the possibilities are endless. Get ready to embark on a fruity adventure as we explore the delicious recipes within this article and discover how to create refreshing fruit kabobs that will tantalize your taste buds.
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.
FRUIT KABOBS RECIPE
Colorful fruit kabobs are the best appetizer or side for any occasion! Load up your favorite fruits and get snacking.
Provided by Lil' Luna
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare all fruit by washing and cutting or cubing.
- Add fruit onto skewers in rainbow order, piercing through the sharp side. Strawberries, cantaloupe, pineapple, kiwis, red grapes and blackberries.
- Place on platter and cover with Saran wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 3 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
RAINBOW FRUIT KABOBS
Rainbow Fruit Kabobs are an easy and fun way to serve fresh fruit at your next summer gathering. They make any occasion feel special.
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Thread fruit onto wooden skewers.
- Combine fruit dip ingredients and stir well.
- Place skewers on a serving platter with dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 42 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 50 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FRUIT KABOBS
Everyone likes fresh fruit, and it's great served with this dip. -Cheryl Ollis, Matthews, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Breakfast Brunch
Time 15m
Yield 12 kabobs.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss apple and pear with lemon juice. Divide fruit into 12 portions and thread onto wooden skewers. Combine dip ingredients in a small bowl; serve with the kabobs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 0 fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRUIT KABOBS WITH CREAM CHEESE DIP
These fruity kabobs are so refreshing on a warm day. They're also a quick and easy meal for get-togethers. -Kathleen Hedger, Godfrey, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 6 kabobs (1-1/4 cups dip)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, sour cream and extract until smooth. Refrigerate until serving. On 6 wooden skewers, alternately thread strawberries, grapes and pineapple. Serve with dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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
SUMMER FRUIT KABOBS
Make and share this Summer Fruit Kabobs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alia55
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Puree first 5 ingredients in food processor until smooth and set aside.
- Brush grill with oil.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Place fruit in large bowl.
- Pour pureed kiwi glaze over fruit and gently toss to coat.
- Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Arrange mixed fruits on skewers.
- Grill fruit over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side, brushing with puree until light brown.
- Serve immediately.
COLORFUL FRUIT KABOBS
This is basically fruit salad - on a stick! It's a great, healthy side for kids or elderly people who have trouble handling plates. It does take a bit of time to assemble, but the results look stunning at a baby shower, birthday party, or cookout! The goal is to make the skewer colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue. You can, however, substitute any fruit you'd like. You can also reverse the order in which you put the fruit on the skewer, and dip the bottom of the strawberry in chocolate. Have fun!
Provided by Greeny4444
Categories Fruit
Time 30m
Yield 50 skewers, 50 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- If using wooden or bamboo skewers, make sure all the splinters are off of them by rolling two together in your hands, or rub them over each other, as if you are sharpening a knife.
- Cut the fruit that is not already small into 1-inch, or bite-size, chunks.
- First, skewer the strawberry.
- Then, skewer the cantelope or orange.
- Then, skewer the pineapple.
- Then, skewer the kiwifruit or honewdew melon.
- Then, finish the skewer with 2 blueberries on the pointed end. Make sure to push them up fairly high, so they don't slip off.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.6, Fat 0.2, Sodium 1, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 7.2, Protein 0.5
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe fruit. This will ensure that your kabobs are flavorful and juicy.
- Cut the fruit into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using. This will prevent them from burning.
- Preheat your grill or oven before cooking the kabobs. This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
- Brush the kabobs with oil or melted butter before grilling or baking. This will help them stay moist.
- Cook the kabobs over medium heat. This will help them cook through without burning.
- Serve the kabobs immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Fruit kabobs are a delicious and easy way to enjoy fresh fruit. They can be made with a variety of fruits, so you can customize them to your own taste. They are also a great way to get kids to eat more fruit. Serve them as a snack, dessert, or even a main course.
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