Marinated Fruit Kabobs

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup fresh basil leaf
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 (16 ounce) container strawberries
• 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 honeydew melon, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water.

2. 2

   Simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and add basil; cover and steep for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove and discard basil; add honey, stirring until well combined.

5. 5

   Cool syrup mixture completely.

6. 6

   Wash strawberries and pat dry.

7. 7

   In a large resealable plastic bag, combine fruit.

8. 8

   Pour syrup mixture over fruit; seal and marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.

9. 9

   Thread fruit onto 6-inch wooden skewers.