Marinated Fruit Kabobs

Make a lovely presentation of this by inserting skewers in a whole pineapple to serve.

• Ready In: 5 hrs
• Serves: 12-15

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup water
• 1  cup fresh basil leaf
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 1 (16 ounce) container strawberries
• 1  fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1  cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1  honeydew melon, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water.
2. Simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat and add basil; cover and steep for 10 minutes.
4. Remove and discard basil; add honey, stirring until well combined.
5. Cool syrup mixture completely.
6. Wash strawberries and pat dry.
7. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine fruit.
8. Pour syrup mixture over fruit; seal and marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
9. Thread fruit onto 6-inch wooden skewers.