Turtle Brownies with Grilled Tropical Fruit

 

1

medium pineapple (about 3 lb)

3

medium mangoes

4

medium firm bananas, cut into 1-inch slices (3 cups)

2

tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

3

tablespoons orange juice

2

tablespoons packed brown sugar

12

brownies (3 inch square)

3/4

cup caramel topping

• 1 Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
• 2 Cut 1/2-inch slice off top and bottom of pineapple; carefully cut off rind. Cut pineapple into 1-inch chunks (3 cups). Cut mangoes lengthwise in half, remove seed and cut into 1-inch chunks (3 cups). Cut bananas into 1-inch slices (3 cups). In small bowl, mix butter, orange juice and brown sugar.
• 3 On each of twenty-four 10-inch metal skewers, alternately thread pineapple, mango and banana pieces, leaving 1/4-inch space between each piece. Brush butter mixture over fruit.
• 4 Cover and grill fruit over MEDIUM-LOW heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning frequently and brushing with butter mixture, until fruit is lightly browned.
• 5 Cut brownies diagonally in half. On each plate, place 1 brownie triangle. Remove fruit from skewers, and arrange around and over brownies. Drizzle with caramel topping.