Marinated Fresh Fruit Kabobs Easy Oven Method Recipes

SHOWY BUT SIMPLE FRUIT KABOBS - PERFECT FOR A PARTY

Steps:

• If you're starting with a whole watermelon, cut it in half. Cut tip to tip, so that if you turn your half upside down, the tips are barely noticeable at each end. Choose to work with the half that looks the best when you turn it over.
• Using a melon baller, scoop out all of the watermelon into nice bite sized balls, place them on a platter as you go. When you can't make any more balls, scrape the remainder of the watermelon out using a spoon until you have an empty shell (all white), and set the shell aside to let it dry out.
• Once the shell is dried out a bit you will turn the shell over onto a platter, so the cut side is down and you've got a nice half round base to work with. Using a paring knife, cut small X marks or poke holes in rows as you choose across the outside of the melon shell. Space the holes about 2" apart.
• Cut the rest of your fruit into bite sized pieces. You may also choose to use the melon baller on the cantaloupe.
• Once all the fruit is cut up, you can start assembling the fruit onto skewers following any pattern you like. The grapes and berries can act as cute stoppers in between larger pieces of fruit. You may also choose to place a piece of fresh mint here and there. Leave about 3" empty on the bottom of each skewer.
• As you finish each skewer poke the bottom into one of the pre-made holes or x's on your watermelon shell. Before long you'll have the entire melon filled up and looking a bit porcupine-ish. If you need to prepare a little in advance, make the skewers and base and then keep them chilled. Poke the skewers into place once you're ready to serve.

RAINBOW FRUIT KABOBS

Steps:

• Thread fruit onto wooden skewers.
• Combine fruit dip ingredients and stir well.
• Place skewers on a serving platter with dip.

OVEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine the chicken and marinade in a large zip top bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 375F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
• Alternate threading the chicken, bell peppers, and onions onto each skewer, about 3 pieces each of chicken, bell pepper, and onions for each kabob.
• Place the kabobs onto the baking sheet and into the oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
• Remove from the oven and allow the kabobs to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

FRUIT KABOBS

Steps:

• Toss apple and pear with lemon juice. Divide fruit into 12 portions and thread onto wooden skewers. Combine dip ingredients in a small bowl; serve with the kabobs.

MARINATED FRESH FRUIT KABOBS (EASY OVEN METHOD)

Steps:

• Combine fruits & marinade in lrg bowl, mix gently to coat well & refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Drain & reserve marinade.
• Alternate fruit on 8 skewers, place in a shallow roasting pan & broil 6-8 minutes. Turn skewers & baste w/reserved marinade at mid-point of cooking time.
• Serving Suggestion: Serve w/vanilla yoghurt or vanilla ice cream -- or -- atop shortcake w/whipped cream.

KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the teriyaki sauce, honey, garlic powder, and ginger. Place red bell peppers, onion wedges, mushrooms, beef, and chicken in the bag with the marinade. Seal, and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Discard marinade, and thread the meat and vegetables onto skewers, leaving a small space between each item.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 10 minutes, turning as needed, or until meat is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

MARINATED FRUIT KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water.
• Simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and add basil; cover and steep for 10 minutes.
• Remove and discard basil; add honey, stirring until well combined.
• Cool syrup mixture completely.
• Wash strawberries and pat dry.
• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine fruit.
• Pour syrup mixture over fruit; seal and marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
• Thread fruit onto 6-inch wooden skewers.

FRUIT KABOBS WITH CREAM CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, sour cream and extract until smooth. Refrigerate until serving. On 6 wooden skewers, alternately thread strawberries, grapes and pineapple. Serve with dip.

COLORFUL FRUIT KABOBS

Steps:

• If using wooden or bamboo skewers, make sure all the splinters are off of them by rolling two together in your hands, or rub them over each other, as if you are sharpening a knife.
• Cut the fruit that is not already small into 1-inch, or bite-size, chunks.
• First, skewer the strawberry.
• Then, skewer the cantelope or orange.
• Then, skewer the pineapple.
• Then, skewer the kiwifruit or honewdew melon.
• Then, finish the skewer with 2 blueberries on the pointed end. Make sure to push them up fairly high, so they don't slip off.