Serve with hot s’mores dip, an easy 2 Ingredient Fruit Dip, or an addictively delicious Caramel Apple Dip or even drizzle with chocolate for a dessert your guests won’t be able to resist!
Best Fruits for Kabobs
Just like a fruit salad, you can use just about any fruit for skewered fruit on a stick. I try to choose things that don’t brown (like bananas, apples or peaches) and instead opt for fruits that last a bit longer. I also try to think about a variety of colors (or colors based on the occasion) so the fruit kabobs are bright and colorful. Here are some good choices:
Strawberries Pineapple chunks Cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon balls Seedless grapes Kiwi slices Mango
How to Make Them
This no-cook dish is so simple. Just alternate colors and place the prepped fruit chunks on skewers. Then cover tightly and chill. Use wooden or bamboo skewers to make fruit kabobs. You don’t need to soak them. The reason for soaking wooden skewers is to prevent them from burning on the grill. So there’s no need for that step here. Make Ahead: Make fruit kabobs ahead of time so they’ll be well chilled before serving. They’ll keep in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. Bananas are great on skewers, but they brown quickly. If you plan to use bananas, just chill them with the peel intact. Then peel, cut into chunks and place on skewers just before serving.
Can You Freeze Them?
Fresh fruit turns mushy when you defrost after freezing. This isn’t much of an issue with berries if you intend to make them into blended drinks or smoothies. But so it’s not recommended for fruit kabobs, so plan to make and serve them fresh.
What to Serve with Fruit Kabobs
A variety of creamy dips will make juicy fruit kabobs the star of your table.
Whipped topping and shredded coconut – Mix one cup whipped topping with 2 tablespoons of shredded sweetened coconut. Fruit yogurts – Just stir up, place in a bowl and serve next to fruit kabobs (or stir some into whipped topping). Strawberry whipped cream – Whir fresh or frozen strawberries in a blender, then mix with sweetened whipped cream. Chocolate fondue – Melt one cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons butter and a cup of heavy cream Vanilla or banana pudding – Follow the instructions on the package.
The next time you’re planning a summer party, don’t forget about fruit kabobs. They’ll bring a smile to everybody’s face.
Fruit Faves
Easy Fruit Pizza – made with 3 different types of fresh berries Fresh Summer Fruit Salad – ready in 15 mins! Melon Berry Popsicles – made with real fruit! Banana Split – classic summer sundae Vanilla Pudding Fruit Salad – simple & sweet twist!
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