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Fresh Caprese Salad Skewers Recipe Easy Homemade Appetizer with Balsamic Drizzle

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These fresh Caprese salad skewers combine juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy bocconcini mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all enhanced by a tangy-sweet balsamic reduction drizzle. Perfect for quick, colorful appetizers that impress with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pint (300g) cherry tomatoes, washed and dried
  • 8 oz (225g) bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls), drained
  • 20–25 fresh basil leaves, whole
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • ½ cup (120ml) balsamic vinegar, for reduction
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) honey or brown sugar, optional, to sweeten balsamic reduction
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • About 20 wooden skewers or toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Pour ½ cup (120ml) balsamic vinegar into a medium non-stick saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon (15g) honey or brown sugar if desired. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half and syrupy (about 10-12 minutes). Avoid burning by lowering heat if it starts smoking.
  2. Rinse and pat dry 1 pint (300g) cherry tomatoes. Tear or gently fold 20-25 fresh basil leaves to release aroma but keep mostly whole.
  3. Drain 8 oz (225g) bocconcini mozzarella balls well.
  4. Thread 1 cherry tomato, 1 basil leaf (folded if large), and 1 mozzarella ball onto each wooden skewer or toothpick. Repeat until all ingredients are used, making about 20 skewers.
  5. Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil over them, then sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Once balsamic reduction has cooled slightly but is still pourable, drizzle it over the skewers.
  7. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor.

Notes

Pat mozzarella balls dry if too watery to prevent sogginess. Thread ingredients in order: tomato, basil, then cheese to protect basil leaf and keep skewers neat. Watch balsamic reduction closely to avoid burning. Skewers are best served fresh but can be chilled up to 2 hours. For grilling, soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes beforehand.

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