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Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle
Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle are a quick, healthy, fresh, and fabulous appetizer recipe! Easy to assemble, and perfectly poppable.
Servings 12
Calories 89kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups balsamic vinegar
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz Ciliegine mozzarella cheese also called "cherry" size, I like Belgioso
- .8 oz fresh basil leaves
- salt and pepper
- toothpicks
Instructions
For the balsamic drizzle:
- Add balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan over high heat then bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium then simmer until vinegar is the consistency of thin maple syrup, 20 minutes. You'll know it's done when you can see the bottom of the pan for a second or two after scraping a spatula across. Pour balsamic reduction into a small bowl then set aside to cool. Can be made then refrigerated up to 5 days ahead of time. Alternatively you could use store bought balsamic reduction (see notes).
For the skewers:
- Thread a cheese ball onto a toothpick, followed by a basil leaf - fold in half or into quarters if large. Finish with a cherry tomato then place onto a serving platter. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Just before serving, sprinkle skewers with salt and pepper then drizzle with cooled balsamic reduction. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Feel free to use store bought balsamic reduction to save time! I like Alessi brand.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg