Fresh Frozen Fruit Kabobs
A quick and easy refreshing summer snack made with fresh fruit frozen on skewers, perfect for cooling down on hot days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (freezing time)
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 kabobs
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries – hulled and halved
- Pineapple chunks – fresh or canned in juice, drained
- Seedless grapes – red or green, whole
- Kiwi slices – peeled and sliced into rounds
- Blueberries – washed and dried
- Mango cubes – ripe and firm
- Wooden skewers – about 6 inches long
Instructions
- Wash and prep the fruit: rinse all fresh fruit under cold water. Hull and halve the strawberries, peel and slice the kiwi, cube the mango, and drain the pineapple chunks if canned. Dry fruits gently with paper towels to reduce excess moisture.
- Cut fruit into bite-sized pieces: aim for uniform size—about 1-inch chunks or slices—to make skewering and eating easier. Grapes should be left whole if small; otherwise, halve them.
- Mix the fruit: toss all the prepared fruit gently in a large bowl to distribute colors and flavors evenly.
- Assemble the kabobs: take a wooden skewer and thread the fruit pieces in a colorful pattern—strawberry, grape, kiwi, pineapple, mango, blueberry, and repeat until about 4-5 pieces per skewer. Leave about 1 inch free at the bottom for holding.
- Arrange on tray: line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Lay the skewers side by side without overlapping to prevent sticking.
- Freeze: place the tray in the freezer and let the fruit freeze solid but not rock-hard, about 3-4 hours. Check at 2 hours if you want softer kabobs.
- Store or serve: once frozen, transfer kabobs to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag for longer storage, or serve immediately for the freshest chill.
Notes
Use firm but ripe fruits to avoid mushiness after freezing. Dry fruit well before skewering to prevent ice crystals. Check kabobs at 2 hours for softer texture. Slightly thaw kabobs for 5 minutes before serving if too hard. Use parchment or silicone mats to prevent sticking. Supervise kids when eating skewers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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