Summer Fruit Kebabs

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   Thread one of each type of the fruit onto an 8-inch bamboo skewer, or make mini-kebabs by threading 2 or 3 pieces of fruit on sturdy wooden toothpicks. Refrigerate, covered until ready to serve, for up to 4 hours. Serve the fruit kebabs on a platter, lined with mint, and with dips, nuts, and coconut, if desired

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   *Dips/Garnishes:

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   1) Make a dipping sauce by whisking 1 cup (8 ounces) strawberry whipped cream cheese with 1/4 cup reserved peach or apricot syrup or juice. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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   2) Serve canned chocolate syrup as another dipping sauce.

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   3) Serve canned sweetened coconut and chopped toasted nuts as garnishes. Tip: Coconut can be toasted in a dry skillet set over medium heat; stir continuously for about 3 minutes until golden and fragrant.

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   Nutritional Information Per Serving: (without dips, coconut, nuts, and mint): Calories 90; Total fat 0g; Saturated fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 5mg; Carbohydrates 23g; Fiber 2g; Protein 1 g, Vitamin A 25%DV**; Vitamin C 50%DV; Calcium 2%DV; Iron 2%DV; ** Daily Value

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.