a bittersweet treat for summer

you need

• 100ml (3 1/2fl oz) water
• 110g (4oz) white sugar
• juice and zest of 2 limes
• 1/2 pineapple, cut into 2.5cm (1in) chunks
• 2 bananas, cut into 4cm (1 1/2in) pieces
• 3 kiwi fruit, peeled and quartered
• 4 bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water for 2 hours

instructions

put the water, half the sugar, the lime juice and zest in a small pan. bring to the boil, lower the heat and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes or until thick and syrupy

thread the fruit on to the skewers . scatter over the remaining sugar evenly. heat a griddle or grill and cook until the fruit is golden and slightly charred. turning occasionally. drizzle with the lime syrup