Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Happier GroceryCaprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
For the Caprese Skewers
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, rinsed
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, small, ciliegine or bocconcini
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, small to medium-sized
- 12 wooden skewers
For the Balsamic Glaze
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- 1
To prepare the balsamic glaze, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until it has thickened to a syrupy consistency. Be careful not to let it burn. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. It will thicken further as it cools.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
While the glaze is cooling, assemble the Caprese skewers. Thread one cherry tomato onto a wooden skewer, followed by a fresh basil leaf, and then one fresh mozzarella ball. Repeat this pattern once more on each skewer, ending with a cherry tomato.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Arrange the assembled Caprese skewers on a serving platter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Once the balsamic glaze has cooled and thickened, drizzle it generously over the Caprese skewers just before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Happier GroceryCaprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
For the Caprese Skewers
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, rinsed
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, small, ciliegine or bocconcini
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, small to medium-sized
- 12 wooden skewers
For the Balsamic Glaze
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- 1
To prepare the balsamic glaze, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until it has thickened to a syrupy consistency. Be careful not to let it burn. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. It will thicken further as it cools.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
While the glaze is cooling, assemble the Caprese skewers. Thread one cherry tomato onto a wooden skewer, followed by a fresh basil leaf, and then one fresh mozzarella ball. Repeat this pattern once more on each skewer, ending with a cherry tomato.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Arrange the assembled Caprese skewers on a serving platter.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Once the balsamic glaze has cooled and thickened, drizzle it generously over the Caprese skewers just before serving.
⏱️ 1 min