Description

These Pineapple Upside Down Cake Kabobs are a fun and delicious twist on the classic dessert. Perfect for grilling or cooking over a campfire, juicy pineapple chunks are coated in a cinnamon-brown sugar mixture and paired with buttery, sugar-coated pound cake cubes and sweet maraschino cherries on skewers. The kabobs are grilled until golden brown, offering a delightful combination of caramelized fruit and moist cake that’s great for summer gatherings or outdoor treats.

Ingredients

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Fruit

4 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
1 jar maraschino cherries

Dry Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup granulated sugar

Other

1 – 10 oz pound cake
½ cup melted butter
10 roasting skewers for grilling or campfire

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Instructions

Prepare Pineapple: Cut the fresh pineapple into bite-sized chunks suitable for skewering.
Coat Pineapple: In a bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Toss the pineapple chunks in this mixture until they are evenly coated with the sugar and spice blend.
Prepare Pound Cake: Cut the pound cake into cubes roughly the same size as the pineapple chunks to ensure even cooking.
Butter and Sugar Coat Cake: Dip each pound cake cube in melted butter, then coat with granulated sugar to add sweetness and help achieve a crispy exterior when grilled.
Assemble Kabobs: Thread the ingredients onto the skewers in the following pattern: cherry, cake, pineapple, cherry, cake, pineapple, continuing in this order until the skewer is full.
Cook Kabobs: Grill the assembled kabobs over a hot grill or cook on a campfire, turning frequently to brown all sides evenly. Cook until the pound cake is golden brown and the pineapple is caramelized, approximately 8-10 minutes.

Notes

Use sturdy skewers that will hold the kabobs without bending or breaking.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling to prevent burning.
Monitor the kabobs closely when grilling to avoid burning the sugar coating.
These kabobs are best served warm for maximum flavor and texture contrast.
Can be made with store-bought or homemade pound cake.