Romantic Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil are threaded onto skewers and drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze for an elegant appetizer perfect for two.
Equipment
- small saucepan
- serving platter
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella balls bocconcini
- 1 bunch Fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup optional, for thicker glaze
- 10-12 Wooden skewers
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper To taste
Instructions
Instructions
- To prepare the balsamic glaze, combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes until it thickens into a syrupy glaze. Let it cool.
- Assemble the skewers by alternately threading a cherry tomato, a basil leaf, and a mozzarella ball. Repeat this pattern once more on each skewer, finishing with a cherry tomato.
- Arrange the assembled skewers on a platter and season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Just before serving, drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze generously over the skewers.
Notes
For an extra touch, you can lightly toast the wooden skewers before assembly to prevent splintering.