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Easy Fresh Caprese Skewers Recipe with Balsamic Glaze Drizzle

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A quick and easy summer appetizer featuring fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil on skewers, finished with a homemade balsamic glaze drizzle. Perfect for parties and light snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) honey or brown sugar
  • Creamy fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or mini mozzarella pearls), about 20 pieces
  • 20 cherry tomatoes
  • 20 fresh basil leaves
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Wooden skewers or toothpicks (6-inch bamboo skewers recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the balsamic glaze: Pour balsamic vinegar and honey or brown sugar into a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and reduces by about half (approximately 10-12 minutes). It should coat the back of a spoon with a syrupy consistency.
  3. Remove from heat and let the glaze cool; it will thicken more as it cools.
  4. Rinse cherry tomatoes and basil leaves gently, then pat dry.
  5. Drain mozzarella balls and pat dry to prevent excess moisture.
  6. Assemble the skewers by threading one cherry tomato, followed by a fresh basil leaf (folded if large), then a mozzarella ball onto each skewer. Repeat layering if desired.
  7. Arrange the finished skewers on a serving platter.
  8. Lightly sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over the skewers.
  9. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the skewers.
  10. Generously drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze over the assembled skewers.

Notes

If short on time, skip making the glaze and drizzle balsamic vinegar instead. Warm the glaze gently if it thickens too much after cooling. For a warm version, briefly grill the assembled skewers to slightly char tomatoes and melt mozzarella. Keep ingredients dry before skewering to prevent sogginess.

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

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