Toasted Coconut Grilled Fruit Skewers Recipes

COCONUT-PINEAPPLE SKEWERS WITH MARSHMALLOWS

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high. As the grill is heating, thread pineapple chunks onto metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers (see Tip), leaving space in between each piece for maximum browning. Brush all sides of the pineapple chunks with coconut oil and dust with cinnamon.
• When the grill is hot, lightly brush the grates with oil, and add the pineapple skewers. Cook, rotating them carefully every few minutes, until they are evenly browned and slightly charred in places, about 4 to 8 minutes.
• While the pineapple is grilling, divide marshmallows across 4 bowls. Remove pineapple from the grill and, using a fork, immediately slide the pineapple off the skewers and onto the marshmallows. Let sit for a few minutes for the hot pineapple to soften the marshmallows.
• Sprinkle each serving with shredded coconut, and top with pecans and small scoops of coconut sorbet or ice cream, if using.

TOASTED COCONUT GRILLED FRUIT SKEWERS

Steps:

• 1. Soak fruit in a bowl of coconut water for about 10 minutes. Coconut water should just cover the fruit (the fruit will float a little). Soak wooden skewers in tap water for about 10 minutes to prevent burning.
• 2. Toast coconut in a pan over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes until it's lightly toasted. Remove from heat and set aside.
• 3. Thread an assortment of fruit on skewers.
• 4. Heat the grill pan on medium heat on your stove or set your grill pan on your outdoor grill for more of a smoky flavor. Let it preheat for about 5 minutes. Then spray with coconut cooking spray.
• 5. Set the skewers on the grill pan. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes on two sides.
• 6. Remove the skewers from the grill and place them onto a serving tray. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Serve warm.