Toasted Coconut Grilled Fruit Skewers Food

GRILLED TROPICAL FRUIT WITH COCONUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Add coconut milk and brown sugar to a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and let hard simmer, stirring occasionally until reduces by half, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with nutmeg and stir in rum and vanilla. Let sit until cooled to room temperature and then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 2 hours. Mixture will thicken as it chills. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired and serve with Grilled Tropical Fruit.
• Preheat grill to high. Clean the grill well with brush. Oil the grill with a little vegetable oil so fruit doesn't stick.
• Reduce heat to medium. Grill bananas, mangoes and pineapples until nice grill marks and fruit softens slightly, about 3 minutes per side. If using regular bananas, cut them in smaller pieces. Serve warm with Coconut Sauce and lime wedges.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE SKEWERS WITH COCONUT CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE CARAMEL SAUCE:.
• Stir the sugar and water in a heavy based small sauce pan over a medium heat for about 2 minutes or until the sugar dissolves.
• Simmer the melted sugar without stirring for about 8 minutes or until it becomes golden brown, wiping down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to remove any sugar crystals and swirling the pan occasionally.
• Once the sugar has turned golden brown, add the coconut cream and stir to blend (the mixture will bubble vigorously when the cream is added).
• Watch your hands!
• Simmer over a medium to low heat for about 3 minutes or until the caramel melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
• Remove the coconut caramel sauce from the heat and pour it into a serving bowl.
• TO TOAST THE COCONUT:.
• Preheat the broiler to low heat.
• Sprinkle the coconut evenly over a baking sheet.
• Broil the coconut for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until it is lightly golden.
• Watch the coconut closely while it broils to ensure it does not burn since it will cook quite quickly.
• Transfer the toasted coconut to a plate.
• TO COOK THE PINEAPPLE SKEWERS:.
• Thread 1 piece of pineapple on the end of each skewer, making 20 skewers (if using wooden skewers ~ soak for 30 before because if not they will catch on fire).
• Heat a cast iron grill pan over medium to high heat until it is very hot.
• Brush the pan with a little melted butter and grill the pineapple for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until it is heated through and grill marks appear.
• Remove the pineapple skewers from the pan and place them on a serving platter.
• Serve the pineapple skewers with the caramel sauce and toasted coconut alongside.
• The skewers are designed to be dipped into the caramel sauce and then into the toasted coconut.
• Enjoy this romantic dessert!

TOASTED COCONUT GRILLED FRUIT SKEWERS

Steps:

• 1. Soak fruit in a bowl of coconut water for about 10 minutes. Coconut water should just cover the fruit (the fruit will float a little). Soak wooden skewers in tap water for about 10 minutes to prevent burning.
• 2. Toast coconut in a pan over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes until it's lightly toasted. Remove from heat and set aside.
• 3. Thread an assortment of fruit on skewers.
• 4. Heat the grill pan on medium heat on your stove or set your grill pan on your outdoor grill for more of a smoky flavor. Let it preheat for about 5 minutes. Then spray with coconut cooking spray.
• 5. Set the skewers on the grill pan. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes on two sides.
• 6. Remove the skewers from the grill and place them onto a serving tray. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Serve warm.