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Fresh Red White and Blue Caprese Skewers Easy Patriotic Appetizer Recipe

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These fresh red white and blue Caprese skewers combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and blueberries with a homemade balsamic glaze for a colorful, refreshing, and easy-to-make patriotic appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pint (approx. 300g) cherry tomatoes, preferably vine-ripened
  • 8 oz (225g) fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), small-sized and packed in water
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries, washed
  • About 20 medium-sized fresh basil leaves, hand-picked and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup (120ml) balsamic vinegar, preferably aged or thick
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional but recommended)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • About 20 wooden skewers or toothpicks, soaked in water for 30 minutes if grilling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the balsamic glaze: Pour ½ cup (120ml) balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup if using. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Stir occasionally and let it reduce to about ¼ cup (60ml), roughly 10-15 minutes, until syrupy and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  2. Rinse and dry produce: Gently rinse cherry tomatoes, blueberries, and basil leaves under cold water. Pat dry with a clean towel.
  3. Assemble skewers: On each wooden skewer or toothpick, thread one cherry tomato, followed by a fresh basil leaf (folded if large), one mozzarella ball, and finish with a couple of blueberries. Repeat until all ingredients are used, aiming for about 20 skewers.
  4. Season and drizzle: Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Lightly sprinkle with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil evenly over all skewers.
  5. Add the balsamic glaze: Using a spoon or squeeze bottle, drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze over the skewers just before serving.
  6. Serve immediately for best freshness.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if grilling to prevent burning. Reduce balsamic vinegar slowly over low heat to avoid bitterness and burning. Assemble skewers close to serving time to keep basil fresh. Store balsamic glaze separately if preparing in advance to avoid soggy skewers.

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Keywords: Caprese skewers, patriotic appetizer, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, blueberries, balsamic glaze, summer recipe, easy appetizer, finger food

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