Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Honey and Cinnamon

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Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Honey and Cinnamon

 

Recipe By :Chatelaine, August 2001

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:10

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 (12-inch) skewers

2 tablespoons liquid honey

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons grated lime peel

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

or nutmeg or hot red chili flakes

4 cups bite-size pieces mixed fresh fruit

(such as pineapple, mangoes, bananas,

strawberries, peaches and grapes)

3 large basil leaves -- (optional)

 

If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for at least 15 minutes. Grease

grill, then preheat barbecue to high. In a large bowl, stir honey with

vinegar, peel and cinnamon.

 

Cut pineapple, mangoes and bananas into bite-size chunks. If strawberries

are large, slice in half. Cut peaches into wedges and leave grapes whole.

Add to honey mixture and gently stir to combine. Let fruit marinate for

5 to 10 minutes. Then alternately thread fruit onto skewers.

 

Grill kebabs, turning at least once, until fruit is tender, from 4 to 5

minutes per side. Meanwhile, stack basil leaves, if using, on top of one

another. Thinly slice into strips. Remove kebabs to a serving platter.

Sprinkle with basil. Great with vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.

 

Make ahead: Fruit will keep well, without darkening, for at least 1 hour.

Bananas darken more quickly than other fruit, so you may want to omit

them. If making 1 day ahead, cut fruit, place in a bowl and squeeze a

little lime juice overtop. Cover and refrigerate. Toss with honey

mixture just before threading onto skewers. Nutrients per serving: 1.2

gm. protein, 0.7 gm. fat, 375 gm. carbohydrates, 0.6 gm. iron, 19 mg.

calcium, 2.9 gm. fiber, 146 calories.

 

S(MC Formatted by):

" Karen <ahornbostel "

Start to Finish Time:

" 0:23 "

T(Grill):

" 0:08 "

 

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Per serving: 2 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (1% calories from fat); trace

Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; trace

Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : Warm and glazed with honey, these kebabs are light yet taste

luxurious. They're also a cinch to prepare - just make sure to

select ripe but firm good-quality fruit as it's the focal point of

the dessert. Sprinkling some shredded basil overtop gives them a

gourmet edge.

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