Recipe: Sweet and Spicy Fruit Skewers

SWEET AND SPICY FRUIT SKEWERS

12 wooden skewers, each about 6 inches long
3 medium ripe purple plums, each cut into 8 wedges
2 ripe medium peaches, each cut into 8 wedges
2 tablespoons green jalapeno pepper sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons grated ginger

Soak skewers in water to prevent burning, at least 30 minutes.

Preheat grill to medium.

Toss plums, peaches, pepper sauce, honey and ginger in large bowl. Skewer four wedges of fruit on each skewer.

Grill 5 to 8 minutes, turning once and brushing with any leftover mixture.

SERVING SUGGESTION:
Serve as a dessert or as side dish with pork, chicken or ribs.

Makes 4 servings
Source: developed for Associated Press by McIlhenny/Tabasco