Skewered Grilled Fruit With Ginger Syrup

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   Heat a gas or charcoal fire; it should be quite hot, with the rack positioned 4 to 6 inches from the source of heat.

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   Combine the sugar, fresh ginger and 1/2 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium heat.

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   Bring to a boil, and simmer for 3 minutes.

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   Remove from the heat, and let sit while preparing the fruit.

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   (Refrigerate if you're not using this right away; it will keep for at least a week.)

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   Cut the unpeeled bananas into 2-inch-long chunks, and make a shallow vertical slit in the skin for peeling at the table.

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   Peel and core the pineapple, then cut it into 2-inch chunks.

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   If you're using starfruit, cut it into slices 1/2 inch thick.

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   Skewer the fruit.

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    Strain the syrup, and brush it on the fruit lightly.

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    Grill the fruit until the pineapple is nicely browned, 2 to 4 minutes to a side.

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    While it is grilling, brush it occasionally with the syrup.

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    When the fruit is done, brush once more with syrup.

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    Serve hot or warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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