Pear Kabobs with Strawberry Dipping Sauce

Name: Pear Kabobs with Strawberry Dipping Sauce
Yield: 6 Kabobs
Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt; 4 tablespoons strawberry preserves; 2 medium pears, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 cups strawberries, stems removed; 2 medium bananas, cut into 1-inch slices; 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained

Source: USA Pears (recipe) and Pear Bureau Northwest (photo)

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Fruity kabobs that you can enjoy for a snack or dessert. Try experimenting with different patterns and fruits.

Makes

6 Kabobs

Ingredients

1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
4 tablespoons strawberry preserves
2 medium pears, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups strawberries, stems removed
2 medium bananas, cut into 1-inch slices
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a small bowl, combine the vanilla yogurt and strawberry preserves. Set aside.
Thread the fruits by alternating the pears, strawberries, bananas, and pineapple onto the skewers.
Serve the fruit skewers with a dollop of the strawberry sauce on the side.

Notes

Other materials needed: Six wooden skewers small bowl cutting board can opener paring knife measuring spoons platter or large plate Learn more about: Pears Strawberries Bananas Pineapples

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