Caprese Skewers
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Caprese Skewers
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Caprese Skewers are the perfect easy appetizer to make for a crowd for any season! Crusty ciabatta bread, grape tomatoes, small mozzarella balls and fresh basil are layered and skewered to create a stunning finger food. To finish, simply drizzle with a balsamic vinegar reduction and enjoy! This simple caprese skewer recipe is great for sharing during the holiday season and beyond.
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Ingredients
Caprese Skewers
- 1 lb. cherry tomatoes
- 18 mozzarella balls (1 oz. each)
- 1 large bunch fresh basil
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread (or another crusty loaf)
Balsamic Reduction
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
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Instructions
Make the Balsamic Reduction
- Heat the balsamic vinegar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat.
- Cook down the vinegar, stirring occasionally.
- When the vinegar has reduced by half, remove from the heat, and cool.
- This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, so it can be made in advance.
Make the Skewers
- Cut the bread into bite-sized pieces. You’ll want to use pieces that have crust so that it can serve as an anchor for these skewers. The crustless pieces of bread do not have enough heft to hold the weight of the grape and mozzarella.
- Wash and dry the tomatoes. Set aside.
- Unwrap the mozzarella balls. Set aside.
- Wash and separate the basil leaves. Pat dry. Set aside.
- Using a long, decorative toothpick, skewer the basil, mozzarella and tomato in that order. (You’ll want the basil to be at the top of the skewers, so be sure to put those on first, followed by the mozzarella and tomatoes.)
- Choose a sturdy piece of bread and skewer it on the bottom so it can serve as the base.
- Repeat until all the skewers have been made.
- Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate until time to serve. These can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the fridge!
- When serving, drizzle the skewers with a little bit of the balsamic reduction, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1skewer
Calories
55kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
102mg
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 54skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1skewer | |
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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