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Fresh Caprese Skewers Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Appetizer with Sweet Balsamic Drizzle

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A quick and fresh appetizer featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil on skewers, topped with a sweet balsamic reduction drizzle. Perfect for last-minute gatherings and crowd-pleasing occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pint (about 250g) cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces (225g) fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, washed and patted dry
  • ½ cup (120ml) sweet balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml or 12g) honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 20–25 wooden skewers or toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Prepare the balsamic drizzle: Pour ½ cup (120ml) sweet balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar into a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally. Simmer gently for 10-12 minutes until reduced by half and syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Prep ingredients: Rinse and pat dry cherry tomatoes. Tear or pick about 20-25 fresh basil leaves, washing and drying carefully. Drain and pat dry fresh mozzarella balls.
  3. Assemble skewers: Thread one cherry tomato, followed by a folded basil leaf, then a mozzarella ball onto each skewer or toothpick. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
  4. Season: Lightly sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over the assembled skewers. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil if desired.
  5. Drizzle and serve: Arrange skewers on a serving platter and drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze over the top just before serving.

Notes

Pat mozzarella and basil leaves dry to avoid soggy skewers. Simmer balsamic reduction low and slow to prevent burning. Assemble skewers ahead but add basil and balsamic drizzle just before serving to keep fresh. Optional grilling for smoky flavor: grill 1-2 minutes per side before drizzling balsamic.

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