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Today's Tidbit: Grilled Fruit Skewers

Grilled Fruit Skewers

8 bamboo skewers, 10 to 12 inches long

2 mangos, peeled and seeded

2 small papayas, peeled and seeded

¼ to ½ pineapple, peeled and cored

8 strawberries

Soak the skewers in cool water for 30 minutes.

Preheat a gas grill to medium. If you are using a charcoal grill, build a fire and let it burn down until the coals are glowing red with a moderate coating of white ash. Spread the coals in an even bed. Clean the cooking grate.

Cut the fruits into relatively equal-sized pieces. Thread the fruit onto the skewers, alternating them. Grill the fruit skewers, turning as necessary, until slightly charred and hot, about 6 to 8 minutes, depending on the ripeness of the fruit.