Pear Kabobs with Strawberry Dipping Sauce

A fruity interpretation of the traditional kabob, this treat is as fun to make as it is to eat! Makes a pear-fect after-school snack!

Ingredients

• 1 cup vanilla yogurt
• 4 tablespoons strawberry preserves
• 2 Bosc USA Pears, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 bananas, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1 can pineapple chunks, drained
• 2 cups strawberries, stems removed
• 6 wooden skewers

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the vanilla yogurt and strawberry preserves. Set aside.

Thread the fruits by alternating the pears, bananas, pineapple, and strawberries onto the skewers.

Serve the fruit skewers with a dollop of the strawberry sauce on the side.

preparation time: 15 minutes
yield: Serves 6

Source: http://www.usapears.org/sitecore/content/Common/Recipes/Pear%20Ka-bobs%20with%20Strawberry%20Dipping%20Sauce.aspx