Fruit Skewers With Maple Sauce Recipes

FRUIT SKEWERS WITH CHOCOLATE DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the fruit into bite sized chunks. Thread a piece of each fruit onto a skewer along with a mint leaf. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the maple syrup. Whisk in the cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the orange extract and cook until hot. Don't let it come to a boil. Spoon into a serving dish and serve immediately as a dipping sauce with the fruit skewers.

GRILLED FRUIT SKEWERS WITH SPICY MAPLE CUMIN GLAZE

Steps:

• Build a charcoal fire for direct grilling. Soak the bamboo skewers in a bowl of water and set aside.
• Combine the glaze ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Add the fruit and toss gently to coat with the glaze. Cover and refrigerate.
• Thread the fruit on the soaked skewers, alternating each fruit type. Place the skewers on the grill and cook directly over medium-high heat for 1 1/2 minutes on each side, or until browned and caramelized. Serve warm.

TROPICAL FRUIT KEBABS WITH ORANGE MAPLE COCONUT DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Divide the mango and pineapple into three servings, then place on three of the skewers, alternating the fruit on each. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Mix the yogurt with the coconut, orange juice and maple syrup. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve the kebabs garnished with coconut and the yogurt sauce for dipping.

FRUIT AND CHEESE KABOBS

Steps:

• For dip, mix first 4 ingredients. On 12 wooden skewers, alternately thread strawberries, grapes and cheese cubes. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

MINI VERY BERRY PANCAKE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Stir rice vinegar into milk. Set aside to "sour", about 5 minutes.
• Combine milk mixture, flour, butter, eggs, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until lumps are gone.
• Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add oil. Pour 1/2 tablespoon of batter for each pancake. Cook until bottom side is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook until other side is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter.
• Place 3 to 5 mini pancakes on each skewer. Top with raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries, drizzle with some syrup, and sprinkle with some powdered sugar.