8 bamboo skewers, 10-inch long
2 mangoes, peeled and seeded
2 small papayas, peeled and seeded
¼ pineapple, peeled cored
8 strawberries

Soak the skewers in cool water for 30 minutes.

Preheat gas grill to medium. If you are using a charcoal grill, build a fire and let it burn down until coals are glowing red with a moderate coating of white ash. Spread the coals in an even bed. Clean the cooking grate.

Cut the fruits into relatively equal-sized pieces. Thread the fruit onto the skewers, alternating them. Grill the fruit skewers, turning as necessary, until slightly charred and hot, about 6 to 8 minutes, depending on the ripeness of the fruit.

Serve the fruit skewers plain or with a scoop of vanilla or buttermilk ice cream.