Grilled Fruit Kabobs
Updated May 27, 2026
Grilled fruit skewers made with pineapple, cantaloupe, and strawberries, brushed with maple syrup and served with vanilla Greek yogurt for dipping.
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Grilled fruit is soo good!
This grilled fruit kabob recipe is a fun way to switch up eating fruit. I’ve found my kids will pretty much eat anything on a stick. So, if you’re looking for a new way to serve fruit this summer, these grilled fruit kabobs are it! No utensils are needed. Just your favorite fruit, some skewers, and a grill. Easy to make and even easier to clean up!
Grilling does something to the sweetness of fruit that you just can’t get from raw, and the caramelized edges on the outside are the part everyone goes for first. My kids treat them like dessert, and I’m not going to argue with that. I always serve them with vanilla Greek yogurt on the side for dipping, and that part is what makes it feel like an actual dessert rather than just a piece of fruit.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
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Grilled Fruit Skewer Ingredients
- Fruit: I used cantaloupe, strawberries, and pineapple for my grilled fruit kabobs. Cut the pineapple and cube the cantaloupe into 1-inch chunks, and keep the pieces as close in size as you can so everything cooks at the same rate. If the strawberries are large, halve them before threading. Keep everything on the larger side rather than small, since smaller pieces tend to slip off the skewer more easily. As I said earlier, you can really use any fruit you want, especially mango or peach!
- Coconut oil spray and maple syrup: The coconut oil spray keeps the fruit from sticking to the grill grates. Brush the maple syrup over all the skewers right before they go on the grill, not while you’re assembling them, or it tends to drip off while you’re working. One tablespoon is enough to cover all the skewers. If you don’t have maple syrup on hand, feel free to use honey or agave nectar.
- For serving: Vanilla Greek yogurt. If you only have plain, stir in 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup before serving.
How to Make Grilled Fruit
The step-by-step photos below show how to make these grilled fruit skewers. For the full ingredient list and instructions, skip to the → Grilled Fruit Skewers Recipe
1. Prep the Fruit
Cut the pineapple and cantaloupe into chunks and keep the pieces as even as you can. Strawberries can go on whole, or halve them if they’re on the larger side.
2. Thread the Skewers
Alternate the three fruits as you thread them, using two pieces of each per skewer. Press the pieces together slightly so there are no large gaps, then repeat until all the fruit is used.
3. Place on the Grill
Spray the assembled skewers with coconut oil and brush the maple syrup evenly over all of them before laying them down. Place in a single layer on a hot grill so each skewer gets direct heat.
4. Grill Until Marks Appear
Let the skewers sit without moving them until you can see clear grill marks, then flip and repeat on the other side. When the fruit is lightly browned on the edges and just starting to soften, pull them off.
Full Grilled Fruit Recipe
Grilled Fruit Kabobs
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 cups cantaloupe cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 cups strawberries stems removed
- Coconut oil spray
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- vanilla Greek yogurt for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat. Soak the skewers in water for 20 minutes, to prevent them from burning while grilling the skewers
- To make the fruit kabobs, thread two pieces each pineapple, strawberry and cantaloupe onto skewer. Repeat process to assemble as many skewers as you’d like to make.
- Spray with the coconut oil spray and brush maple syrup all over the skewers.
- Place the fruit skewers on the grill in a single layer. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes total.
- Serve immediately, dipped with vanilla yogurt, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Soak wooden skewers in water. To avoid burning the wooden or bamboo skewers, make sure to soak them in water for at least 20 minutes. This keeps them moist and typically reduces the chance of them burning on the grill.
- Make sure the cooking grates are clean. You don’t want that your fruit to taste like hot dogs or chicken burgers.
- Use High Heat. The grill needs to be fully preheated to get actual browning on the outside of the fruit. Medium or low heat will soften the fruit but won’t give you much color.
- Don’t Flip Too Early. Let each side sit undisturbed for at least 2 minutes before you try to flip. If you move them too soon, the fruit sticks to the grate and tears instead of releasing cleanly.
Serving Ideas
- Swap the dipping sauce. My cream cheese fruit dip is light and a little fluffy, and people always go back for more. The peanut butter yogurt dip is the one my kids ask for most, and it takes about five minutes to stir together.
- Keep it dairy-free. If you’re serving someone who doesn’t do dairy, cashew cream works really well here. Make the sweet variation and it dips just like yogurt would.
- Go more indulgent. Whipped cream is the obvious one, and it works. But if you want something that feels a little more special, a spoonful of pistachio cream on the side is really good with the caramelized fruit, especially the pineapple and cantaloupe.
FAQs
It’s really a personal preference. I personally prefer wooden or bamboo skewers. But metal skewers work just as well!
You can use frozen fruit, but I recommend thawing it completely before using. Otherwise, the fruit will release too much water and make the skewers soggy.
Yes! Soaking wooden or bamboo skewers in water for at least 20 minutes helps prevent them from burning on the grill.
Comments
6 skewers makes how many servings? How many skewers should I estimate per guest?
Great question! It depends on how much else you’re serving, but I’d estimate 2 skewers per person.
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Can I make these in advance
You can skewer them, but I would only grill them when you’re ready to eat them. They are best that way.