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Easy Caprese Skewers Recipe with Sweet Balsamic Glaze for Perfect Appetizers

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A simple and elegant appetizer featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves drizzled with a homemade sweet balsamic glaze. Perfect for quick gatherings and crowd-pleasing occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 20 ripe cherry tomatoes (red or yellow varieties)
  • 20 small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained
  • 20 medium fresh basil leaves, washed and patted dry
  • 1 cup (240 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • About 20 bamboo skewers or toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Prepare the balsamic glaze: Pour 1 cup (240 ml) balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half and syrupy (about 10-15 minutes). Avoid burning by lowering heat if it starts to smoke.
  2. Season the tomatoes: Rinse and dry cherry tomatoes. Toss gently in a mixing bowl with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Assemble the skewers: Thread one cherry tomato, one fresh basil leaf (folded if large), and one mozzarella ball onto each bamboo skewer or toothpick. Repeat if skewers are longer or keep to three ingredients for bite-sized treats. Arrange on a serving platter.
  4. Finish and serve: Once the balsamic glaze has cooled slightly but is still pourable, drizzle generously over the skewers. Optionally drizzle extra virgin olive oil for richness. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to one hour before serving. If chilled, let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep heat low when reducing balsamic vinegar to avoid burning. Drain mozzarella well to prevent watery skewers. Assemble skewers close to serving time to keep basil fresh. Warm glaze gently if it thickens too much before drizzling. Optionally add flaky sea salt on top for extra flavor.

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