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Fresh Caprese Skewers Recipe Easy Homemade Appetizers with Sweet Balsamic Glaze

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Bright, colorful Caprese skewers with fresh basil, juicy tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and a sweet balsamic glaze. A quick, light, and impressive appetizer perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 20 cherry tomatoes, halved or whole if small
  • 20 mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained and patted dry
  • 20 large fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup sweet balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • About 20 wooden skewers or toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Prepare the balsamic glaze: Pour ½ cup of sweet balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low flame and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until reduced by half and syrupy. Stir in 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup in the last minute if glaze is too tart. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. Prep the ingredients: Rinse cherry tomatoes and basil leaves under cold water and pat dry. Drain mozzarella balls. Slice large tomatoes into bite-size pieces if needed.
  3. Assemble the skewers: Thread one cherry tomato, a folded basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer. Repeat until all skewers are assembled (about 20).
  4. Dress the skewers: Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, then generously drizzle the sweet balsamic glaze over the top. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  5. Serve immediately or chill briefly: Best enjoyed fresh, but can be refrigerated up to 1 hour before serving. Let come to room temperature for 10 minutes if chilled.

Notes

Simmer balsamic vinegar slowly to avoid burning and bitterness. Pat mozzarella and basil dry to help glaze stick and prevent sogginess. Assemble skewers close to serving time to keep basil fresh and mozzarella from becoming rubbery. If glaze thickens too much, warm gently or add a splash of water.

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Keywords: Caprese skewers, fresh basil, mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, balsamic glaze, easy appetizer, summer recipe, party food

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