Fruit skewers
Instructions
Fruit skewers
Simply add a squeeze of lemon juice right after slicing. The acidity will help to prevent discolouration.
Layered simply on a serving plate or using a watermelon half to create a porcupine-inspired display, these colourful skewers will be the star of the show. Adding them to a flower vase as a fruity bouquet will create an interesting centrepiece as well.
Fresh fruit is best on the day it’s cut, so ideally you should make the skewers on the same day you plan to eat them. For fruits that are prone to browning (bananas, apples, pears, etc.) add a squeeze of lemon juice right after you make them to prevent discoloration as far as possible if you need to prepare them in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and they should keep for a few hours, but they may still go brown if you keep them overnight.
While any fruit works well, firmer varieties like apples, pineapples, or peaches will hold better on a kebab. Don’t let this limit your creativity though, using firmer fruit to box in softer ones is a great workaround.
Ingredients
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Bananas
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2 |
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Honeydew melons
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250 g |
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Sharon fruits (persimmon)
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2 |
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Green or red grapes
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75 g |
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Gooseberries
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8 |
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Lemon
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Zest of 1 |
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Icing sugar
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2 tsp |
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Yoghurt with honey
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150 ml |
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A feel-good dessert for the whole family
Who doesn’t love a dessert that is colourful, easy to assemble and quick to make? These warm fruit skewers are the perfect addition to the breakfast table, barbeque buffet or after-dinner treat.
Fruit on skewers – a fun and easy party snack for kids
We all know the struggle of incorporating smaller snacks on our party menu. Enter the fruit skewer: a colourful and fun alternative that will be as popular as the cake table. Take it one step further with a do-it-yourself table: bowls of pre-cut fruit and blunt wooden skewers where the young ones can build their very own snack.
Different fruits you can use
Think of this as more of an idea as opposed to a strict recipe. Your combinations can be as classic (think apple, pear, or pineapple) or exotic (experiment with figs, mangoes or even watermelon) as you want.
Fruits to avoid when making fruit skewers
A general rule of thumb is to avoid overripe fruit, or anything that will be too soft to hold up on a skewer.