MSG Free Honey Lime Fruit Skewers
Fresh fruit skewers are one of those crowd-pleasing dishes that look far more impressive than the effort required to make them. Vibrant strawberries, juicy pineapple, sweet mango, plump grapes, and blueberries are threaded onto skewers in a rainbow of colors that practically beg to be photographed before they're devoured. The real magic here is the honey lime glaze — just honey, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and a whisper of ground ginger whisked together into something bright, tangy, and just sweet enough to make every piece of fruit shine. Because everything is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives or flavor enhancers that can sneak into store-bought sauces and marinades. A scatter of torn fresh mint over the top adds a cool, herby finish that takes the whole platter up a notch. These skewers work beautifully as a light dessert, a party appetizer, or a refreshing snack on a warm afternoon — and cleanup is basically nothing.
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4 servings
For the skewers
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (about 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup mango chunks (about 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup blueberries
For the honey lime glaze
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the honey, lime juice, lime zest, and ground ginger in a small bowl until the honey is fully dissolved and the glaze is smooth.
- 2
Thread the strawberries, pineapple chunks, grapes, mango chunks, and blueberries onto 8 skewers, alternating colors and varieties for even distribution.
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