Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) apricot halves or sliced peaches, in light syrup or juice, drained, reserving ¼ cup syrup or juice

1 can (8 ounces) sliced pears, in light syrup or juice, drained

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, in light syrup or juice, drained

1 can (8 ounces) Mandarin oranges, in syrup, drained

2 cups fresh strawberries, rinsed and stemmed

2 bunches mint, for garnish

Optional: dips, nuts, coconut*

Preparation

Thread one of each type of the fruit onto an 8-inch bamboo skewer, or make mini-kebabs by threading 2 or 3 pieces of fruit on sturdy wooden toothpicks. Refrigerate, covered until ready to serve, for up to 4 hours. Serve the fruit kebabs on a platter, lined with mint, and with dips, nuts, and coconut, if desired

*Dips/Garnishes:

  1. Make a dipping sauce by whisking 1 cup (8 ounces) strawberry whipped cream cheese with ¼ cup reserved peach or apricot syrup or juice. Refrigerate until ready to serve. •
  2. Serve canned chocolate syrup as another dipping sauce.
  3. Serve canned sweetened coconut and chopped toasted nuts as garnishes. Tip: Coconut can be toasted in a dry skillet set over medium heat; stir continuously for about 3 minutes until golden and fragrant.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: (without dips, coconut, nuts, and mint): Calories 90; Total fat 0g; Saturated fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 5mg; Carbohydrates 23g; Fiber 2g; Protein 1 g, Vitamin A 25%DV**; Vitamin C 50%DV; Calcium 2%DV; Iron 2%DV; ** Daily Value