4th of July Recipes - Grilled Fruit Kabobs With Mexican Chocolate Sauce - Fun Summer Collaboration

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar and higher in antioxidants, while milk chocolate can be more budget-friendly.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while corn syrup is often cheaper.

Start by making the chocolate sauce: take 1 cup of chocolate buttons and 2/3 cup of half and half or light cream (10% fat) in a heating dish.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a cinnamon stick, plus a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra kick.

Bring the cream to a boil, then pour it over the chocolate, cover, and let it stand for 3-4 minutes.

Remove the cinnamon stick and mix until well blended, then refrigerate or freeze for 30 minutes to an hour to firm up.

Prepare the fruits: cut cantaloupe, pineapple, apple, pear, nectarine, plums, and Korean melon into bite-sized pieces.

Use a metal skewer to thread the fruit pieces, allowing people to choose their favorites.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Serve the grilled fruit with the chocolate sauce in a bowl, optionally adding unsweetened coconut, roasted walnuts, craisins, and raisins.

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