RECIPE: Grilled Tropical Fruit Skewers

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August 29, 2014 at 8:43 am · Filed under Fruits, Nuts & Seeds, Recipes

Here’s something special for Labor Day weekend: Turn grilled fruit into tropical fruit skewers. Thanks to Melissas.com, purveyors of premium produce, for the recipe.

We’ve also got dessert shots to go with the fruit: delicious coconut- or banana-flavored rum from Blue Chair Bay.

RECIPE: GRILLED TROPICAL FRUIT SKEWERS

Ingredients For 6 Servings

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

2 ripe mangoes, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch cubes

1 large ripe papaya, peeled seeded and cut into 1 inch cubes

3 firm ripe bananas, peeled and cut into 1 inch rounds

Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes

2 tablespoons dried coconut chips

Grilled fruit skewers topped with coconut chips. Photo courtesy Melissas.com.

Variation: Pineapple is also a tropical fruit. Feel free to add some.

Preparation

1. COMBINE the brown sugar, orange juice and sesame seeds in a large bowl. Add the cubes of mango, papaya and bananas, tossing gently to coat thoroughly.

2. THREAD the fruit onto skewers alternating the fruits.

3. GRILL over a medium hot barbeque or hibachi for approximately 4-5 minutes per side. You can also use a grill pan or broiler. Be sure to watch closely so the fruit does not burn.

4. REMOVE to a serving plate and sprinkle with shredded coconut.

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