Thread any kinds of fruit on skewers and have them ready to grill then pass the fantastic topping bar for them to drizzle their favorite flavors on this warmed grilled delicious fruit kabob.
Our family loves warmed caramel, hot fudge, sprinkles toasted nuts, just to name a few and for the Adults just drizzle some or our recipe for Rum sauce, included below, or a fruit-flavored liqueur like Chambord or even Kahlua for a delicious party skewer.
The kids love the toasted coconut on them and the flavors on these fruit skewers can be plain and simple or they can choose from the many garnishes.
If you want to free up your time for that next backyard barbecue or picnic these are perfect and great for the beach too!
Scroll down for all our great suggestions and enjoy your next party and let your guests dress their own fruits with that super topping bar you set up with all our fun garnishes below!
Grilled Fruits
Nothing beats grilled fruit kabobs and for all our folks watching their waistline melons are the lowest in calories and the topping of choice would be Greek yogurt!
When fresh fruit is in full swing of the season, this is the best way to enjoy your favorite summer fruits especially if you’ve never grilled fruit before, you're in for a real fun treat.
You can keep them plain and simple or as I mentioned set up a topping bar for your guests to drizzle the many toppings below in our recipe card.
We even included a lovely rum sauce drizzle that tastes amazing on grilled fruit!
Keep it simple!
The rum sauce is made separately so for the kids, of course, you could use just rum flavoring and no alcohol or just pass it on to adults.
You can use cubed pound cake, soft miniature candy bars, fruits of all kinds, and marshmallows to keep the kids and young at heart happy too!
Fruit Suggestions
- banana soaked in lemon juice
- cubed pineapple
- pitted cherries
- thick-sliced peaches
- sliced pears, and apples, brushed in lemon juice
- sliced and pitted mango
- grapes that are seedless
- watermelon or another melon you prefer cubed
Garnish Suggestions for Kids and Adult
- warmed caramel ice cream topping, strawberry or hot fudge
- colorful sprinkles
- toasted nuts
- mini chocolate chips
- chopped candy bars
- drizzle with marshmallow fluff
- for Adults a fruit-flavored liqueur or coffee-flavored
- non-alcohol for kids drizzle with flavored syrups
- for our rum sauce see the recipe card below
- for healthier versions drizzle with a Greek-flavored or plain yogurt.
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Desserts in Florida!
The heat index can get higher than 100, so on those days when we grill outside, we cook lighter meals and desserts.
This is one that isn't going to leave you with that heavy feeling and you will still have room for dessert with these Tropical Grilled Fruit Kabobs with Rum Sauce.
The best part about them is they are quick and easy to prepare for the company and family that drop by.
If you just need a quick dessert and don't want to turn the oven on, this is my go-to recipe.
Grilled fruits are fast so you won't be standing over that grill too long.
Get that grill fired up and try these Tropical Grilled Fruit Kabobs with Rum Sauce tonight for your barbecue party you will love them too!
Tropical Grilled Fruit Kabobs
Yield: 8
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 4 MinTotal time: 19 Min
Grilled fruits for dessert are perfect for any barbecue and we made them simple enough right on skewers so you can enjoy your backyard picnic without any fuss!
Ingredients
- Kabobs:
- 1 pound of cubed assorted fruit:
- Examples: (larger fruit should be seeded and sliced to fit the skewers) strawberries, extra-large berries, pineapple, pear, mango, semi-cooked apple slices, grapes, kiwi, peaches my favorite is to use peaches when in season), plums, and banana.
- Toasted Coconut (place it on a paper plate and microwave every 10 seconds and stir till golden browned.)
- Optional: marshmallows, chocolate soft candy-like milky way or mars, pound cake cut in cubes (other fruits to use melons, can also be used).
- Other Garnish: drizzle warmed-up ice cream toppings IE: caramel, chocolate, strawberry, or a drizzle of sweet fruit or coffee-flavored syrups, and for Adults use any kinds of flavored liqueurs or the Rum Sauce recipe below.
- 8 bamboo skewers, each 8 inches long, soaked in water for 30 minutes or longer then drained
- Rum Sauce:
- Juice of 1 orange (about 1/2 cup), strained
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 2 - 4 pods of cardamon
- 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 3 orange zest strips, each 3 inches long and 1 inch wide
- 2 lemon zest strips, each 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide
- 1 whole clove
Instructions
- Heat your grill and spray the grates lightly will cooking spray.
- Meanwhile, make the rum sauce if using:
- Combine the orange juice, rum, brown sugar, cardamom, orange and lemon zest, and clove in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Reduce the heat to medium and boil gently until the liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let the sauce steep for 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift out the whole spices and citrus zests, reserving 2 strips of the orange zest and discarding the rest.
- Chop the orange zest and stir it into the warm sauce.
- Thread skewers with fruits (whatever you prefer: pineapple cube, banana piece, kiwi, grapes, peach, mango, banana piece,, and start over if needed. If using marshmallows and chocolate place on foil and and sprayed lightly with oil spray.
- Using tongs, place the kabobs directly on grill grates, turning them as needed, until lightly marked on each side, 3 to 4 minutes total.
- Place on serving a dish.
- Spoon the warm sauce over the kabobs for each serving.
- Serve warm garnish with coconut.
- See other suggestions for alternatives to alcohol toppings
Notes
Garnish Suggestions for Kids and Adult
- warmed caramel ice cream topping, strawberry or hot fudge
- colorful sprinkles
- toasted nuts
- mini chocolate chips
- chopped candy bars
- drizzle with marshmallow fluff
- for Adults a fruit-flavored liqueur or coffee-flavored
- non-alcohol for kids drizzle with flavored syrups
- for our rum sauce see the recipe card below
- for healthier versions drizzle with a Greek-flavored or plain yogurt
Fruit Suggestions
- banana soaked in lemon juice
- cubed pineapple
- pitted cherries
- thick-sliced peaches
- sliced pears, and apples, brushed in lemon juice
- sliced and pitted mango
- grapes that are seedless
- watermelon or another melon you prefer cubed
Nutrition Facts
Calories
89.29Fat (grams)
0.57Sat. Fat (grams)
0.38Carbs (grams)
12.11Fiber (grams)
1.41Net carbs
10.71Sugar (grams)
9.35Protein (grams)
0.43Sodium (milligrams)
3.25Cholesterol (grams)
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