Grilled Fruit Kabobs

Ingredients

• 16 ounce carton vanilla low-fat yogurt
• 1teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
• 1tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2of a small fresh pineapple, peeled and cored
• 2large ripe, yet firm, nectarines or peeled peaches
• 2medium ripe, yet firm, bananas
• 1tablespoon butter, melted
• 2teaspoons lime juice
• Honey (optional)
• Finely shredded lime peel (optional)

• Directions

  1. For sauce, in a small bowl combine yogurt, the 1 teaspoon lime peel, the 1 tablespoon lime juice, and the cinnamon. Cover and chill until serving time.
  2. For kabobs, cut pineapple into 1-inch pieces. Cut nectarines or peeled peaches into wedges. Cut bananas into 1-inch chunks. Alternately thread pieces of fruit on eight 8-inch skewers.* In a small bowl combine melted butter and the 2 teaspoons lime juice. Brush over kabobs.
  3. For a charcoal or gas grill, grill kabobs on the greased rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until starting to brown, turning once or twice. If desired, drizzle kabobs with honey and sprinkle with additional lime peel. Serve kabobs with the sauce.

  From the Test Kitchen

  *TIP:

  If using wooden skewers, soak in enough water to cover for 30 minutes; drain before using.