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Recipe for: Fruit skewers with honey-lemon glaze and cottage cheese-yogurt dip

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Colorful fruit skewers with seasonal strawberries and rhubarb, enriched with apple and kiwi, served with a light dip made of cottage cheese and yogurt, along with a honey-lemon glaze. This is a light, juicy, and impressive snack perfect for a May picnic or barbecue: the fruits have a sweet-sour contrast, the glaze adds a shiny caramelized note, and the dip softens the acidity. The dish is simple to prepare, looks decorative, and can easily be scaled up for larger gatherings. Serve immediately after preparation, with or without fresh mint, as a dessert or a refreshing snack between meals.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (10)

Servings:
4
  • Strawberry 400 g
  • Rhubarb 200 g
  • Apple 1.1 szt. (~200 g)
  • Kiwi 2 szt. (~150 g)
  • Natural yogurt 200 g
  • Semi-fat cottage cheese 100 g
  • Honey 40 ml
  • Lemon juice 20 ml
  • Skewers 16 szt. (~80 g)
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Mint 10 g
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Preparation steps

Preparation

1

Wash the strawberries under cold water briefly, remove the stems, and cut larger ones in half. Wash the apple, cut it into quarters, remove the core, and slice each quarter into thick wedges (about 1–1.5 cm). Peel the kiwi with a knife and cut it into slices about 1 cm thick or into quarters. Trim the ends of the rhubarb, cut it into pieces about 2–3 cm long; if the rhubarb fibers are prominent, trim a thin layer from the outer skin with a knife.

Ingredients: Strawberry, Apple, Kiwi, Rhubarb
Use a cutting board and a sharp knife. Slice the strawberries lengthwise, and cut the apples and kiwi into even pieces to ensure the skewers are stable. Rhubarb may release juice — keep a bowl handy.

Blanching rhubarb

2

In a small pot, bring 250 ml of water to a boil with 10 g of honey (about 1/2 tablespoon) and add the chopped rhubarb. Cook for 1–2 minutes over medium heat until the pieces become soft but do not fall apart. Drain in a sieve and set aside to cool — this will make the rhubarb soft and it will pair well with the glaze.

Ingredients: Rhubarb, Honey
Use a small pot with a capacity of 1–1.5 l and a strainer. Keep an eye on the time — the rhubarb should be firm, not mushy. Blanching reduces bitterness and toughness.

Glaze

3

In a small bowl, mix 40 g of honey with 20 ml of lemon juice. If the honey is thick, heat the mixture in a water bath for 20–30 seconds until it liquefies, then whisk vigorously with a fork until a smooth, runny glaze forms.

Ingredients: Honey, Lemon juice
Use a heatproof bowl and a small saucepan for the water bath. Do not heat the honey directly over the flame. The glaze should be liquid, shiny, and slightly runny.

Dip

4

In a blender or high bowl, place 200 g of natural yogurt and 100 g of semi-fat cottage cheese. Add 1/2 teaspoon (about 3 g) of the honey-lemon glaze prepared earlier (we'll save the rest for spreading). Blend until smooth for 20–30 seconds. Taste and adjust with 1–2 g of honey or a bit of lemon juice if needed — it should be slightly sweet and sour.

Ingredients: Natural yogurt, Semi-fat cottage cheese, Honey, Lemon juice
Use a hand blender or a jug blender. If you don't have a blender, mash the cottage cheese with yogurt using a fork or whisk until smooth; this will take longer.

Soaking the sticks

5

If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for at least 20 minutes before threading the fruit — this will prevent them from burning on the grill. It will also help stabilize the skewers during cooking.

Ingredients: Skewers
Use a shallow dish so that the sticks are completely submerged. If you want to shorten the time, use metal skewers.

Assembly

6

Thread the fruits onto the skewers alternately: half a strawberry, a slice of kiwi, a piece of rhubarb, a piece of apple. Leave about 1–2 cm of space at the ends to easily rotate the skewer. Each skewer should have 4–6 pieces of fruit, depending on the length of the skewers.

Ingredients: Strawberry, Kiwi, Rhubarb, Apple, Skewers
Use a large plate or board as your assembly station. Skewer the strawberries with the thick end towards the center of the stick, so the skewers don't fall apart while grilling.

Grilling / broiling

7

Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 200°C). Place the skewers on the grill/pan and grill for 1.5–2 minutes on each side — the goal is a light char and shiny caramelization, not to overcook. Turn every 90–120 seconds for even browning.

Ingredients: Strawberry, Kiwi, Rhubarb, Apple
The best option is a grill pan or a preheated charcoal/gas grill. If you are using a pan, do not add any fat — the fruits have natural juices, and the glaze will add shine. Do not leave unattended — the fruits caramelize quickly.

Glazing

8

After removing the skewers from the grill, immediately brush a thin layer of honey-lemon glaze (use the remaining honey from step 3) over the entire surface of the skewers. The glaze will add shine and a light caramel sweetness. Allow the glaze to set slightly for 1–2 minutes.

Ingredients: Honey, Lemon juice
Use a silicone kitchen brush. Apply thin layers — too much glaze will make the fruit sticky and may cause it to burn too quickly.

Serving

9

Arrange the skewers on a large, flat platter. In a small bowl, serve the cottage cheese-yogurt dip, garnished with mint leaves (finely chopped, optional). You can also place a bowl with extra pieces of fresh fruit.

Ingredients: mint, Natural yogurt, Semi-fat cottage cheese
Serve immediately — the fruits taste best right after preparation. If you are preparing for a larger number of guests, grill the skewers in batches and apply the glaze right away.

Variations and final tips

10

Additionally, you can add: sprinkle the skewers with finely chopped fresh mint, drizzle with a bit of lime instead of lemon, or before serving, sprinkle with a bit of crushed nuts for a contrast in textures. For a vegan version, replace yogurt and cottage cheese with plant-based yogurt and soft tofu.

Ingredients: mint
If you want a more intense flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the glaze (optional). Vegan alternative: replace honey with maple syrup and dairy with a plant-based equivalent.

Fun Fact

💡

Fruit skewers are a modern take on traditional meat skewers; in southern countries, fruits have often been grilled for centuries to bring out their natural sweetness — in Poland, seasonal rhubarb and strawberries create an interesting, tangy contrast.

Best for

majówka piknik grillowanie przyjęcie w ogrodzie

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the skewers on a light porcelain platter with small bowls of dip. Set out additional bowls with extra glaze and fresh mint. They pair well with a light sparkling white wine, rhubarb compote, or lemonade.

🥡 Storage

Best consumed immediately. If you need to store them, place the skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; store the dip separately in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Reheating is not recommended — the fruit will lose its texture.

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