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Grilled fruit skewers with honey

Grilled fruit skewers with honey are a summer dessert for 6 people that takes 25 minutes of active work. The fruit gets cut and skewered in the morning, then grilled at the last minute on a barbecue or in a skillet. The recipe is easy, costs €2.20 per person, and works best when the fruit stays firm enough to caramelize without turning mushy.

I grill seasonal fruit skewers on the barbecue or in a skillet, drizzle them with honey and mint, it's simple and feels generous.

Grilled fruit skewers with honey
For
6 people
Work
25 min
Total time
1 h 05
Prep
Prepared the same day
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.20
Calories per person
170 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach

This dessert plays on the contrast between warm, lightly caramelized fruit and the still fresh bite underneath. Peaches, apricots, and pineapple hold up well on the grill without going soft, and the honey melted with butter and lemon forms a shiny glaze that adds flavor without covering up the fruit. Chopped mint at the end gives it a fresh finish.

It's a summer recipe that fits easily into outdoor entertaining, after a savory barbecue for instance, or to end a family meal without spending the rest of the evening in the kitchen. Kids like eating this dessert with their hands, and the low cost per person makes it easy to switch up the fruit depending on what's ripe and in season.

The schedule

What happens when, so you can be with your guests instead of in the kitchen.

  1. The day before Nothing to do
  2. The same day 3 steps, 45 min
  3. Before the guests arrive 1 step, 15 min
  4. When it's time to serve 2 steps, 8 min

In the morning, soak the skewers, cut the fruit, thread the skewers, then make the butter, honey, and lemon mixture and brush it on, everything then keeps in the fridge. Just before guests arrive, light the barbecue or heat the grill pan so it's ready at the right time. At serving time, grill the skewers for a few minutes, drizzle with the remaining honey, and scatter mint over them right before bringing them to the table.

The ingredients

6 people

Fruits and vegetables

  • Peaches 3
  • Apricots 6
  • Pineapple 1
  • Lemon 1
  • Mint 1 bunch

Pantry

  • Honey 4 tbsp
  • Wooden skewersoften in the pantry 12

Dairy

  • Butter 20 g

Allergens Lactose

The recipe, moment by moment

The same dayDuring the day, whenever you get a moment.

  1. Soak the wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes. 30 min

    This keeps them from burning on the grill or in the pan.

  2. Cut the peaches, apricots, and peeled pineapple into large cubes, then thread them onto the skewers, alternating the fruit. 15 min

    Alternate the colors, the skewers look nicer and caramelize more evenly.

  3. Melt the butter with the honey and lemon juice, then brush it over the skewers with a pastry brush.

    Keep half of this mixture for the final drizzle.

Before the guests arriveThe last hour, right before the doorbell rings.

  1. Light the barbecue or heat a grill pan over medium heat. 15 min

    The coals should be steady, too high a flame will blacken the honey before the fruit cooks through.

When it's time to serveThe final touches, right in front of your guests.

  1. Grill the skewers, turning them, until golden, then drizzle with the remaining melted honey. 8 min

    Leave them undisturbed for 2 minutes on each side for nice caramelized grill marks.

  2. Arrange the skewers on a platter and scatter chopped mint over them.

    Serve them warm, the honey smells better that way.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick skewers that are long and sturdy enough to hold the weight of the fruit pieces without snapping on the grill.
  • Cut all the pieces roughly the same size so the skewers cook evenly instead of some pieces burning before others are done.
  • If you're using a grill pan instead of a barbecue, don't crowd it, cook the skewers in two batches so they brown instead of steaming.

The variations

  • Swap the pineapple for firm nectarines or plums depending on what looks good at the summer market.
  • For a butter free version, use just honey and lemon juice, the glaze is a bit less shiny but just as flavorful.
  • For kids, cut the fruit smaller and thread it onto small bamboo skewers that are easier to hold.

What to serve it with

  • A scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side
  • Plain Greek yogurt with a little honey
  • Fresh homemade lemonade

Storage

The cut and threaded skewers keep in the fridge for up to 4 hours before grilling, well covered. Once grilled, eat them the same day, they don't freeze well and lose their texture when reheated.

Questions about this recipe

Can you make these skewers without a barbecue?

Yes, a grill pan over medium heat works well and still gives nice caramelized marks. Cook for the same amount of time and watch that the honey doesn't burn.

What other fruit works besides peach and pineapple?

Any firm, barely ripe fruit works, like nectarines, plums, or banana cut into thick chunks. Avoid very ripe or juicy fruit, it tends to fall apart on the skewer.

How do you keep the honey from burning while grilling?

Keep the heat medium rather than high, and only brush on the second half of the honey mixture near the end of cooking. Too high a heat blackens the honey before the fruit has a chance to caramelize.

Can this dessert be made for more than 6 people?

Yes, just multiply the fruit and skewers while keeping the same ratio for the butter, honey, and lemon mixture. Grill the skewers in batches so they brown properly without overlapping.

Can grilled fruit skewers with honey be made ahead?

Yes, during the day. The recipe needs 25 min of work in total, split up like this, the same day, 3 steps, before the guests arrive, 1 step, when it's time to serve, 2 steps.

How long does it take to make grilled fruit skewers with honey?

Allow 1 h 05 in total, including resting and cooking time, of which 25 min is actual work. The recipe is rated "easy".

How many calories are in grilled fruit skewers with honey?

About 170 kcal per person, for a recipe meant for 6 people. The calories are calculated by Kiloach, your kilo coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does grilled fruit skewers with honey cost?

About €2.20 per person, that's €13.20 for 6 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains lactose. Remember to ask your guests about their allergies before putting your menu together.

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