Spicy Melon Skewers
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

These zingy marinated fruit kabobs make a light and fresh appetizer for a summer party or a fun side dish at a cookout.


Spicy Melon Skewers

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Servings: Makes 10 servings.
Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 46 mins
Related Categories: 4th of July Side Dishes, Appetizers, Cantaloupes, Fruit, Honeydew, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Summer, Watermelons
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  recipe
    Chile Syrup, recipe below
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  • 3  cups
    papaya or cantaloupe chunks or balls
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  • 3  cups
    honeydew melon chunks or balls
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  • 3  cups
    seeded watermelon chunks or balls
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  • 20  10-inch
    bamboo skewers
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  • 4  oz.
    thinly sliced prosciutto (6 slices)
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    packed brown sugar
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  • 1  tsp.
    ground ancho, pasilla, or cayenne chile pepper
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    paprika
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    ground cumin
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    Snipped cilantro
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Directions
1.
Prepare Chile Syrup. Place papaya, honeydew, and watermelon in large self-sealing plastic bag. Pour in Chile Syrup. Seal; turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 2 to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally. Drain papaya and melon, reserving syrup. Thread papayas and melon pieces on skewers.
2.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange prosciutto, cut in thin strips, in single layer on large baking sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp. Transfer to paper towels; cool.
3.
In bowl combine brown sugar, the 1 teaspoon ground chile pepper, the paprika, cumin, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle skewered papaya and melon with spice mixture, prosciutto, and cilantro. Drizzle Chile Syrup. Serve with any remaining spice mixture and syrup. Makes 10 servings.

Chile Syrup
In small saucepan bring 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; and 1 tsp. ground ancho, pasilla, or cayenne chile pepper to boiling. Stir to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; cool.
Hot: 1 tsp. ground ancho chile pepper Hotter: 1 tsp. ground pasilla chile pepper Hottest: 1 tsp. ground cayenne chile pepper
Nutrition information
Calories 171, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 249 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Total Sugar 32 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 53%, Calcium 2%, Iron 2%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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