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Tropical Fruit Kabobs

Colorful skewers of fresh tropical fruits with honey-lime drizzle

⏱️ Prep: 20min0⏰ Total: 20min👥 Serves: 12🌡️ cold

✓ vegan✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free✓ dairy-free✓ paleo

Ingredients

2 cupsfresh pineapple(cubed)
2 cupsfresh mango(cubed)
1 cupkiwi(peeled and quartered)
2 cupshoneydew melon(balled or cubed)
1 cupfresh strawberries(hulled)
2 tbsphoney(or agave for vegan)
1lime(juiced and zested)
1 tbspfresh mint(chiffonade)

📝 Make Ahead

Cut fruit and store separately up to 1 day ahead. Assemble skewers up to 4 hours before serving. Drizzle just before serving.

Instructions

Cut all fruits into similar-sized pieces for even presentation
Thread fruits onto wooden skewers alternating colors
Whisk together honey, lime juice, and lime zest
Arrange kabobs on serving platter
Drizzle with honey-lime mixture just before serving
Garnish with fresh mint
Keep chilled until ready to serve

💡 Pro Tips

Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent splintering. Use a melon baller for uniform shapes. Keep refrigerated on ice at outdoor parties.

📜 History

Fruit kabobs became popular in American entertaining during the 1960s and 70s as fondue parties and tiki culture brought skewered foods into fashion. The combination of tropical fruits reflects the poolside paradise aesthetic of mid-century leisure.

Also pairs well with:

rumtequilavodkasparkling wine