Fruit Kabobs in a Pineapple
Are you ready for some FUN?
Queue some mellow Hawaiian tunes and pass the Kahlua pork!
These fruit kabobs in a pineapple are a great option anytime you want to serve fruit in a fresh, fun new way. One of the more popular dishes at our last luau, your guests will love it. Use a wide variety of fruit, in a festive range of colors including:
Cantaloupe
Pineapple
Watermelon
Strawberries
Kiwl or Honey Dew Melon
Mandarin Oranges
And it couldn’t be easier. Start by cutting off the tops of your strawberries, like this.
Next, cut your fruit into 1 inch bite-size pieces and place in bowls. Then slice off the bottom of a pineapple so it will stand upright solidly, like this.
Finally, simply thread your fruit onto the skewers and insert into the pineapple at an angle all around the pineapple in 4 rows. I made this pineapple with 12 skewers for an Eclipse party we recently held.
It tastes every bit as great as it looks.
Pin for Later
Or Make Now
An AlohaDreams.com recipe.
- 1 pineapple (for the center piece, not for the kabob pieces)
- 24 wooden skewers
- 24 pieces watermelon
- 48 strawberries (Note: Get 3 pounds. Each pound of strawberries = about 18 strawberries)
- 24 pieces cantaloupe (1 cantaloupe)
- 24 pieces mandarin oranges (1 can or small jar)
- 24 pieces pineapple (1 whole pineapple will yield about 6 slices with 6 pieces per slice to total 36 pieces)
- 24 slices kiwi fruit or 24 pieces honeydew melon (About 6 slices per kiwi, so get 4 kiwi)
-
Cut the bottom off the pineapple so it sits flat on a plate.
-
Cut the fruit into 1-inch, or bite-size, chunks. Trim the leaves off the strawberries, but do not core them.
-
If using wooden or bamboo skewers, make sure all the splinters are off of them by rolling two together in your hands, or rub them over each other, as if you are sharpening a knife.
-
Skewer the fruit on the skewers, alternating fruit types and colors on each stick.
-
Make sure to insert the skewers into the pineapple angled up, so the fruit don't slip off the end.
-
Pineapple Kabobs can be made earlier in the day for serving the same day. For best results, I would not make them the day prior
4 Comments
Leave a Reply to Rita Cole Cancel reply
Welcome to Aloha Dreams!
I'm so glad you dropped by. I'm Betsy. Here you'll find my favorite fabulous, trusted recipes - everything from delicious, quick meals for your family to wonderful classics made easy.
I'm also here to help you with large group recipes from 20 to 200. So next opportunity you get to cook for a large group - Say 'Yes!' Then relax. I've got your back.
Ever wished you could build your dream home? How about building your dream home in a tropical paradise? Join me, room by room, as we design and build a fabulous dream home in Hawaii!
Explore Aloha Dreams
EXPLORE
If you're planning a vacation to Hawaii, I've got you covered on the very best places to go! From many amazing restaurants to incredible adventures in the surf and on land, this is your go-to source for unique and exciting things to do on the Big Island of Hawaii. Or just take a Virtual Vacation!! Let's go!
SAY YES!
If you've been asked to cook for a large group activity, be it a Girl's Camp or a Graduation Party, say Yes! I'm here to help. From Menus to Game Plans to Recipes, I'll help you keep on schedule and turn out amazingly delicious food if you're cooking for a crowd! My recipes are tested and trusted. Let's cook!
AHONUI
Ever wished you could build your dream home? Like amazing house design and home building ideas? Me too! Join me as I design and build a home on the Big Island of Hawaii. Follow along while I design each room. Enjoy a front row seat for the entire amazing construction process. Let's play!
PARTY
Would you like to throw a Luau, but not sure where to start? Want to know how to build a tiki bar and roast a pig? Here's everything you need to have a luau. How about a Christmas Feast or even a fabulous dinner for your neighborhood supper club? You've come to the right place. Let's party!
Hi , so i empty the same pineapple for the skewers ?
Or do i use two pineapples one for skewers and one for the centre piece ?
Hi Salwa,
Use 2 pineapples. One for the skewers and 1 for the center piece.
Thanks!
Betsy
I love your pineapple kabobs. I am planning and outdoor event with about 20-10 top tables, I want to put a pineapple kabobs one on each table, I know I need 10-12 kabobs per pineapple.
What fruit and how many do you think I need to give it nice look. The event is April 20th
Hi Rita, sorry for the delayed response! I like to use: mandarine oranges in a jar (no prep required), whole strawberries, rinsed and tops sliced off (quick prep), kiwi for color (prep required, but I only use 1 per skewer), cantaloupe, watermelon and pineapple chunks (some prep, but not a lot). All of those will hold up well for about 24 hours.