Caprese Skewers

Ingredients:

• 12 cherry tomatoes
• 12 small mozzarella balls
• 24 fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of balsamic glaze

Instructions:

1. First, gather your ingredients and skewers.
2. Thread one cherry tomato onto the skewer.
3. Next, thread a small mozzarella ball onto the skewer.
4. Follow this with a fresh basil leaf.
5. Repeat this pattern until you have four sets of each ingredient on the skewer.
6. Repeat the above steps with a second skewer.
7. Once both skewers are prepared, drizzle them with the olive oil and then the balsamic glaze.
8. The Caprese Skewers are now ready to be enjoyed. This fresh and light recipe is a fantastic appetizer or side dish when you’re cooking on the road!

Balsamic Glaze Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan.
2. Add the brown sugar and stir until it is dissolved.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, stirring occasionally. It should take about 15-20 minutes for the mixture to reduce by half and become syrupy.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the balsamic glaze cool. It will continue to thicken as it cools.

Note: This recipe will produce more than needed for two servings of Caprese Skewers. Store the leftover balsamic glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for several weeks and can be used in other recipes or as a dressing or drizzle for salads and roasted vegetables.