Best 8 Grilled Summer Fruit Kabobs Recipes

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When summer arrives, there's nothing quite like enjoying fresh, juicy fruits. And what better way to do that than by grilling them? Grilled summer fruit kabobs are a delightful treat that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply looking for a healthy and refreshing snack, these kabobs are sure to please. With a variety of fruits to choose from and endless possibilities for marinades and glazes, you can create kabobs that are bursting with flavor and personality. So fire up your grill and get ready to enjoy the best of summer's bounty!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED FRUIT KABOBS



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This summer, add grilled fruit kabobs to your bbq spread. These bbq fruit skewers are fun for the whole family and fruit on the grill is delicious too!

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups pineapple chunks (cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 cups cantaloupe chunks (cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 cups strawberries (stems removed)
Coconut oil spray
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Vanilla yogurt (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to high heat. Soak the skewers in water for 20 minutes, to prevent them from burning while grilling the skewers
  • To make the fruit kabobs, thread two pieces each pineapple, strawberry and cantaloupe onto skewer. Repeat process to assemble as many skewers as you'd like to make.
  • Spray with the coconut oil spray and brush maple syrup all over the skewers.
  • Place the fruit skewers on the grill in a single layer. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes total.
  • Serve immediately, dipped with vanilla yogurt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 18 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 20 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED FRUIT KABOBS



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A delicious summer dessert, especially when you are grilling outside already. You can have these cooking while you are enjoying your burgers or steaks! Excellent over vanilla ice cream.

Provided by LauraKKH

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Peach Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup margarine
¼ cup honey
3 fresh peaches, pitted and quartered
3 fresh plums, pitted and quartered
3 bananas, cut into 4 pieces each
12 strawberries, hulled
12 skewers

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and place a large sheet of foil onto the grate.
  • Melt the margarine and honey together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Do not let the sauce boil.
  • Thread a peach quarter, a plum quarter, a banana piece, and a strawberry onto each skewer. Place the skewers onto the foil on the preheated grill; spoon margarine-honey mixture over each skewer.
  • Grill until the fruit is softened and the sauce has thickened and cooked onto the fruit, about 5 minutes. Flip the skewers, spoon more margarine-honey sauce over each, and grill for about 5 more minutes on the other side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 178.7 mg, Sugar 27 g

GRILLED FRUIT KABOBS



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Instead of making a traditional fruit salad, why not try these quick and easy kabobs.-Mrs. Travis Baker, Litchfield, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 fresh pineapple, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 medium nectarines, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 medium pears, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 medium peaches, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 to 4 medium plums, cut into 1-inch chunks
10 apricots, halved
3 tablespoons honey or light corn syrup, warmed

Steps:

  • Thread fruit alternately onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat until fruit is heated through, about 6 minutes, turning often. Brush with honey or corn syrup during the last minute of grilling time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRILLED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE KABOBS



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large pineapple, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon cumin
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • For the kabobs: Thread 1 piece of red pepper, 1 piece of pineapple and 1 piece of red onion on a metal skewer. Repeat the process until you reach the end of the skewer. Continue with the remaining fruit, vegetables and skewers.
  • Drizzle the grill pan with olive oil and grill the kabobs until all sides have char marks, 3 minutes on each side, 12 minutes total.
  • For the honey-lime vinaigrette: Add the olive oil, honey, cumin, lime juice and cilantro to a small bowl and mix until combined. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the grilled kabobs.

GRILLED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE KABOBS



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These fresh grilled fruit and veggie kabobs are a great healthy dinner your family will love. Plus, using aluminum foil prevents these kabobs from sticking to the grill, and makes cleanup a breeze.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/4 inch slices
½ medium red onion, diced in 1/2-inch pieces
½ medium red bell pepper, diced in 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup sliced fresh pineapple, diced in 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes
8 wooden skewers
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced fine
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil

Steps:

  • Heat grill to low, 325 degrees 350 degrees .
  • Assemble kabobs, alternating different vegetables and pineapple on wooden skewers.
  • Combine all ingredients for marinade in medium bowl and mix well.
  • Brush marinade onto fruit and veggie kabobs.
  • Line grill with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil.
  • Place kabobs on grill on aluminum foil and grill for 10 to 15 minutes, or until veggies are desired doneness.
  • Transfer kabobs to plate to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 152.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

GRILLED FRUIT KEBABS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pounds assorted fruit (pre-cut into chunks), such as pineapple, mango, cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon
1/2 cup light olive oil
Ice cream, serving suggestion

Steps:

  • Submerge skewers in water for 10 to 12 minutes. This will keep them from burning when grilled.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium heat.
  • Thread fruit onto skewer, alternating types of fruit for a colorful presentation; fill the skewer no more than halfway. With a pastry brush, paint the fruit with a light coating of oil. Place skewers, a few at a time, in the hot grill pan. Turn occasionally until you have grill marks on all sides of the fruit. Serve with ice cream, if desired.

SUMMER FRUIT KABOBS



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Make and share this Summer Fruit Kabobs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 kiwi fruits, peeled and cut into halves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 ounces citrus-infused vodka
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
2 peaches, peeled pitted and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 kiwi fruits, peeled and cu in half widthwise
8 strawberries, hulled
2 bananas, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Puree first 5 ingredients in food processor until smooth and set aside.
  • Brush grill with oil.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Place fruit in large bowl.
  • Pour pureed kiwi glaze over fruit and gently toss to coat.
  • Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Arrange mixed fruits on skewers.
  • Grill fruit over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side, brushing with puree until light brown.
  • Serve immediately.

GRILLED FRUIT KABOBS



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I am posting this for the Zaar World Tour II. I have not tried this. It is compliments of http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/food/1435 . Time is a estimate and does not include the soaking of the skewers I think? Bar B-Q Grill is required.

Provided by Creation In Hope

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 peaches, firm, ripe pitted and cut into 8 wedges per peach
5 plums, firm, ripe pitted and cut into 8 wedges per plum
10 apricots, firm, ripe halved and pitted
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained or 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple, ripe peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch chunks
36 bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water 30 minutes (or more)
syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill, or preheat a grill pan for 3 to 5 minutes over medium-high heat.
  • Brush the grill rack or pan lightly with vegetable oil.
  • Thread 4 assorted pieces of fruit onto each skewer.
  • Grill the kebabs in batches, turning once, until lightly browned and slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a platter and serve with the sweet syrup on the side and/or your choice of ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1.5, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 32.7, Protein 2.5

Tips for Grilling Perfect Summer Fruit Kabobs

- Choose ripe, firm fruits that will hold their shape on the skewers. - Cut the fruit into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly. - Marinate the fruit in a mixture of sugar, lemon juice, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before grilling. - Use wooden or metal skewers that are at least 12 inches long. - Preheat your grill to medium-high heat before adding the kabobs. - Grill the kabobs for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the fruit is tender and slightly caramelized. - Serve the kabobs immediately with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion

Grilled summer fruit kabobs are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a variety of fruits to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating unique and flavorful kabobs. Whether you are grilling them for a backyard barbecue or a special occasion, these kabobs are sure to be a hit. So fire up your grill and enjoy the sweet taste of summer!

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