Spicy Melon Skewers

    These zingy marinated fruit kabobs make a light and fresh appetizer for a summer party or a fun side dish at a cookout.

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    Updated on April 5, 2013
    R136668
    Prep Time:
    40 mins
    Marinate Time:
    2 hrs
    Bake Time:
    6 mins
    Total Time:
    40 mins
    Servings:
    10
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    Ingredients

    • 1 recipe Chile Syrup, recipe below

    • 3 cup papaya or cantaloupe chunks or balls

    • 3 cup honeydew melon chunks or balls

    • 3 cup seeded watermelon chunks or balls

    • 20 10 inch bamboo skewers

    • 4 ounce thinly sliced prosciutto (6 slices)

    • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

    • 1 teaspoon ground ancho, pasilla, or cayenne chile pepper

    • ½ teaspoon paprika

    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

    • Snipped cilantro

    Chile Syrup

    • 1 cup water

    • 1 cup sugar

    • 1 teaspoon ground ancho, pasilla, or cayenne chile pepper

    Directions

    1. Prepare Chile Syrup. Place papaya, honeydew, and watermelon in large self-sealing plastic bag. Pour in Chile Syrup. Seal; turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 2 to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally. Drain papaya and melon, reserving syrup. Thread papayas and melon pieces on skewers.

    2. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange prosciutto, cut in thin strips, in single layer on large baking sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp. Transfer to paper towels; cool.

    3. In bowl combine brown sugar, the 1 teaspoon ground chile pepper, the paprika, cumin, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle skewered papaya and melon with spice mixture, prosciutto, and cilantro. Drizzle Chile Syrup. Serve with any remaining spice mixture and syrup. Makes 10 servings.

    Chile Syrup

    1. In small saucepan bring water; sugar; and ancho, pasilla, or cayenne chile pepper to boiling. Stir to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; cool.

    Hot: 1 tsp. ground ancho chile pepper Hotter: 1 tsp. ground pasilla chile pepper Hottest: 1 tsp. ground cayenne chile pepper

    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    171 Calories
    3g Fat
    34g Carbs
    4g Protein
    Nutrition Facts
    Servings Per Recipe 10
    Calories 171
    % Daily Value *
    Total Fat 3g 4%
    Sodium 249mg 11%
    Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
    Total Sugars 32g
    Protein 4g
    Vitamin C 31.3mg 156%
    Calcium 20.2mg 2%
    Iron 0.4mg 2%
    Potassium 317mg 7%
    Folate, total 24.2mcg
    Vitamin B-6 0.1mg

    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.