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Fresh Caprese Skewers with Homemade Balsamic Glaze

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A quick and easy appetizer featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and basil leaves on skewers, finished with a sweet and tangy homemade balsamic glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 20 ripe cherry tomatoes, washed and dried
  • 20 small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine), drained
  • 20 fresh basil leaves, washed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar (optional)
  • About 20 wooden skewers or cocktail picks

Instructions

  1. Prepare the balsamic glaze: Pour 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar into a medium saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar if desired. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a syrupy consistency (about 10-15 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Prep the ingredients: Rinse and dry cherry tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly. Drain mozzarella balls well. Slice large tomatoes in half if needed. Pat basil leaves dry.
  3. Assemble the skewers: Thread a cherry tomato onto a skewer, followed by a basil leaf (folded if large), then a mozzarella ball. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
  4. Season and drizzle: Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Lightly drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  5. Finish with balsamic glaze: Drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze over the skewers just before serving.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes if grilling or broiling to prevent burning. Assemble skewers just before serving or refrigerate without glaze for up to 4 hours. Add glaze right before serving to keep basil fresh. For vegan option, substitute mozzarella with marinated tofu or vegan cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey in glaze.

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