Grilled Stone Fruit Skewers
by Amber Gray //
May 17, 2018 
There’s nothing better during the summer than stone fruit! Cherries, peaches, nectarines and plums all have a short season and we take full advantage. For this fun dessert recipe, we’re grilling up stone fruit skewers with a little melted butter and cinnamon, then dipping into yogurt. Kids and adults alike with love this dish.
Nutrition Tip: Everything truly is better with a “cherry on top,” as the high antioxidant content in cherries has been shown to support healthy skin and decrease muscle aches.
Grilled Stone Fruit Skewers
There’s nothing better during the summer than stone fruit! Cherries, peaches, nectarines and plums all have a short season and we take full advantage.
Yield:
8 servings
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 (6-inch) wooden skewers
- 2 peaches, pitted, cut into 8 pieces each
- 2 plums, pitted, cut into 8 pieces each
- 2 nectarines, pitted, cut into 8 pieces each
- 16 cherries, stems removed, pitted
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Assemble skewers with 2 peach chunks, 2 plum chunks, 2 nectarine chunks and 2 cherries.
- Mix butter and cinnamon in small bowl. Lightly brush onto skewers.
- Place skewers on grill and cook 2-3 minutes per side, or until fruit starts to brown and soften (about 10 minutes total). Remove from grill.
- Serve with ¼ cup yogurt for dipping.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8Amount Per Serving: Calories: 95Total Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 26mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 2gSugar: 11gProtein: 5g
