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Fresh Caprese Skewers Recipe with Easy Balsamic Glaze Drizzle for Perfect Party Snack

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A quick and easy appetizer featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, and basil leaves drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze. Perfect for parties and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pint (about 250g) cherry tomatoes, ripe and firm
  • 8 ounces (225g) fresh mozzarella pearls (bocconcini)
  • 1 small bunch fresh basil leaves, washed and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • Pinch of salt (kosher or sea salt recommended)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
  • About 20 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions

  1. Pour 1/2 cup (120ml) balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional). Place over medium heat and whisk gently until sugar dissolves.
  2. Let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes or until it thickens to a syrupy consistency that coats the back of a spoon. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  3. Remove from heat and let the glaze cool to room temperature; it will thicken further as it cools.
  4. Take a wooden skewer and thread one cherry tomato (about 20g), followed by a folded fresh basil leaf, then a mozzarella pearl (about 15g). Repeat until all ingredients are used, making about 20 skewers.
  5. Arrange skewers on a serving platter and sprinkle lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Drizzle the balsamic glaze evenly over the skewers just before serving.
  7. Serve immediately. Skewers can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning if grilling. Handle tomatoes gently to avoid juice leakage. Store assembled skewers uncovered in the fridge to prevent basil wilting. The balsamic glaze can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to a week. Warm glaze gently before use if hardened.

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