Fresh Caprese Skewers Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Appetizer with Balsamic Glaze
Fresh Caprese skewers with sweet balsamic glaze are a quick, easy, and elegant appetizer featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a homemade balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 cherry tomatoes, washed and dried
- 20 fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained
- 20 fresh basil leaves, rinsed and patted dry
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Optional: flaky sea salt for finishing
- Optional: freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic glaze: Pour 1/2 cup (120 ml) balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently to combine. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and let it gently bubble, stirring occasionally, until thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prep the ingredients: Rinse and dry 20 cherry tomatoes and 20 fresh basil leaves. Drain mozzarella balls and pat dry with paper towels.
- Assemble the skewers: Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf (folded if large), one mozzarella ball, and optionally another cherry tomato or basil leaf onto each skewer. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter. Lightly drizzle the warm balsamic glaze over the skewers using a spoon or squeeze bottle. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately at room temperature for best flavor. If preparing ahead, cover and refrigerate skewers without glaze and add glaze just before serving.
Notes
Use ripe but firm cherry tomatoes to avoid sogginess. Dry mozzarella well to prevent watery glaze. Reduce balsamic vinegar and honey slowly over low heat to avoid burning. Drizzle glaze lightly for balance. Serve skewers at room temperature for best flavor. Prepare glaze a day ahead and warm gently before use. Toothpicks can substitute skewers but may be less sturdy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 4.5
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