Apple 'n' Pear Kabobs
Instead of a fruit platter, serve these fun kabobs from Robin Boynton of Harbor Beach, Michigan. Drizzled with a yummy, warm butter pecan sauce, these treats will pretty up your party spread.12 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 5 medium apples, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 medium pears, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- BUTTER PECAN SAUCE:
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Toss apples and pears with lemon juice. Thread fruit alternately onto
- 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers; place on an ungreased baking
- sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugars and cornstarch.
- Gradually stir in cream until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring
- constantly; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until slightly
- thickened.
- Remove from the heat; stir in butter until smooth. Add pecans. Serve
- warm with kabobs. Yield: 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 195 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 18 mg sodium,