Happy Fruit Kebobs

Happy Fruit Kabobs

8 servings

Prep: 15 minutes
Grill: 3 minutes

•·                                 8  12-inch wooden skewers

•·                                 1/2  cup apple jelly

•·                                 1  tablespoon lemon juice

•·                                 1/8  teaspoon ground cinnamon

•·                                 1/2  of a medium fresh pineapple, peeled and cored (about 9 ounces)

•·                                 2  cups large fresh strawberries

•·                                 1  nectarine, seeded and cut into wedges

•·                                 1/2  of a 10-ounce loaf frozen pound cake, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes

•·                                 8  small firm kiwi fruit, peeled and cut in half crosswise

Directions

1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour. In grill with cover, have an adult arrange preheated coals around drip pan for indirect grilling.

2. For sauce, combine apple jelly, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat; set aside.

3. Cut pineapple into 1-1/2-inch pieces. Thread pineapple, strawberries, nectarine wedges, and cake cubes alternately onto skewers, placing kiwi halves on each end. Leave a little space (about 1/4 inch) between each piece so heat can go all around. Transfer kabobs to a baking sheet or tray so you can carry them easily to the grill.

4. Place kabobs on grill rack over drip pan.

5. Cover grill. Grill kabobs 2 minutes. Carefully turn skewers over. Use oven mitts to protect hands.

6. Use a long-handled brush to slather some of the sauce over kabobs. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through. Turn. Brush with sauce. Remove kabobs from grill. Makes 8 servings.