Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
For the Caprese Skewers
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, small, ciliegine or bocconcini
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, small to medium
- 12 wooden skewers, 6-inch
For the Balsamic Glaze
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional, for sweeter glaze
For Serving
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, flaky, for sprinkling, optional
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, for sprinkling, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the balsamic glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and optional granulated sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Reduce the balsamic vinegar: Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vinegar has reduced by about half and coats the back of a spoon. It should be thick and syrupy. This will take about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely; it will thicken further as it cools.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Assemble the skewers: Thread one cherry tomato onto a wooden skewer, followed by a fresh basil leaf, then a mozzarella ball. Repeat this pattern, ending with a cherry tomato. You should have 3 tomatoes, 2 basil leaves, and 2 mozzarella balls per skewer, or adjust as desired to fill the skewer.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Arrange and serve: Arrange the assembled Caprese skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the cooled balsamic glaze. If desired, lightly drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Serve immediately as a delightful appetizer.
⏱️ 1 min
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Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
For the Caprese Skewers
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, small, ciliegine or bocconcini
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, small to medium
- 12 wooden skewers, 6-inch
For the Balsamic Glaze
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional, for sweeter glaze
For Serving
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, flaky, for sprinkling, optional
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, for sprinkling, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the balsamic glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and optional granulated sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Reduce the balsamic vinegar: Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vinegar has reduced by about half and coats the back of a spoon. It should be thick and syrupy. This will take about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely; it will thicken further as it cools.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Assemble the skewers: Thread one cherry tomato onto a wooden skewer, followed by a fresh basil leaf, then a mozzarella ball. Repeat this pattern, ending with a cherry tomato. You should have 3 tomatoes, 2 basil leaves, and 2 mozzarella balls per skewer, or adjust as desired to fill the skewer.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Arrange and serve: Arrange the assembled Caprese skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the cooled balsamic glaze. If desired, lightly drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Serve immediately as a delightful appetizer.
⏱️ 1 min