Ingredients

• 8 6- to 8-inch bamboo skewers
• 2 large bananas, peeled and cut into 1- to 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 small fresh pineapple, cored, peeled, and cut into 1- to 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 8 large strawberries, halved
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon brandy, rum or pineapple juice
• 8 maraschino cherries (optional)
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 pints vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate ice cream
• Caramel, butterscotch and/or chocolate ice cream topping
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Chopped pecans or slivered almonds, toasted (optional)