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Refreshing Frozen Fruit Kabobs

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These frozen fruit kabobs are an easy, fun, and refreshing treat perfect for pool parties and hot summer days. Marinated in a honey-lime dressing, they offer a sweet, icy bite that everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • Strawberries – hulled and halved
  • Pineapple chunks – fresh or canned in juice
  • Seedless grapes – whole, red or green
  • Kiwi slices – peeled and cut into rounds or half-moons
  • Blueberries – washed and dried
  • Honey – about 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh lime juice – 1 tablespoon
  • Wooden skewers – 6 to 8 inches long

Instructions

  1. Wash all your fruit thoroughly. Hull and halve the strawberries, peel and slice the kiwi, drain pineapple if using canned, and pat everything dry to avoid excess moisture.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of honey with 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add all the prepped fruit to the honey-lime mixture. Gently toss with a large spoon or your hands to coat evenly. Let it sit for about 5 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  4. Thread the fruit onto the wooden skewers in any order or pattern you like, leaving about an inch of skewer free at the bottom for easy handling.
  5. Lay the assembled skewers flat on a parchment-lined tray, making sure they don’t touch. Freeze until the fruit is firm and icy—at least 4 hours. Serve immediately or keep frozen until ready to enjoy.

Notes

Dry fruit thoroughly before marinating to avoid icy clumps. Marinate fruit for about 5 minutes to keep it tender once frozen. Soak wooden skewers in water before use to prevent burning if grilling. Freeze kabobs flat to avoid sticking. For easier assembly, freeze fruit pieces individually for about an hour before threading. Shorten skewers for kids’ safety. Variations include swapping fruits seasonally, adding chili powder or mint, or serving with a honey-vanilla Greek yogurt dip.

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