Fruit ‘n’ Cake Kabobs

Name: Fruit 'n' Cake Kabobs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup apricot preserves; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 medium nectarines, quartered; 3 medium peaches, quartered; 3 medium plums, quartered; 1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes

A neighbor served these kabobs at a family picnic and brought some over for us to sample. I was pleasantly surprised at the tasty toasted cake and juicy grilled fruit. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon butter
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 medium nectarines, quartered
3 medium peaches, quartered
3 medium plums, quartered
1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine first five ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Remove from heat.
On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread fruit and pound cake. Place on a greased rack over medium heat. Grill, uncovered, until lightly browned and fruit is tender, brushing occasionally with apricot mixture.