Trader Joe's Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
For the Skewers
- 8 ounces Trader Joe's fresh mozzarella balls, small, ciliegine or bocconcini size
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, small to medium size
For the Balsamic Glaze
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's balsamic vinegar
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon Trader Joe's olive oil, extra virgin, for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the balsamic glaze: Pour the Trader Joe's balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vinegar has reduced by about half and coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5-7 minutes. It should be thick and syrupy. Be careful not to over-reduce, as it will thicken more as it cools. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
While the glaze cools, prepare the skewers. Drain the Trader Joe's fresh mozzarella balls well. Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Assemble the skewers: Thread one cherry tomato onto a small wooden skewer (about 6 inches long). Follow with a fresh basil leaf (folded in half if large), and then one Trader Joe's fresh mozzarella ball. Repeat the pattern: tomato, basil, mozzarella, until the skewer is full, ending with a tomato. Aim for 3-4 tomatoes and 2-3 mozzarella balls per skewer, depending on skewer size. You should get about 12-16 skewers.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Arrange the assembled Caprese skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the cooled balsamic glaze. If desired, lightly drizzle with Trader Joe's extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Serve immediately as a delightful appetizer. These are best enjoyed fresh.
⏱️ 1 min
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Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
For the Skewers
- 8 ounces Trader Joe's fresh mozzarella balls, small, ciliegine or bocconcini size
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, small to medium size
For the Balsamic Glaze
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's balsamic vinegar
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon Trader Joe's olive oil, extra virgin, for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the balsamic glaze: Pour the Trader Joe's balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vinegar has reduced by about half and coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5-7 minutes. It should be thick and syrupy. Be careful not to over-reduce, as it will thicken more as it cools. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
While the glaze cools, prepare the skewers. Drain the Trader Joe's fresh mozzarella balls well. Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Assemble the skewers: Thread one cherry tomato onto a small wooden skewer (about 6 inches long). Follow with a fresh basil leaf (folded in half if large), and then one Trader Joe's fresh mozzarella ball. Repeat the pattern: tomato, basil, mozzarella, until the skewer is full, ending with a tomato. Aim for 3-4 tomatoes and 2-3 mozzarella balls per skewer, depending on skewer size. You should get about 12-16 skewers.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Arrange the assembled Caprese skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the cooled balsamic glaze. If desired, lightly drizzle with Trader Joe's extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Serve immediately as a delightful appetizer. These are best enjoyed fresh.
⏱️ 1 min