Strawberry Caprese Skewers (Printable)

Juicy strawberries, mozzarella, and basil combined with a sweet balsamic drizzle for a vibrant appetizer option.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 12 large fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 24 fresh basil leaves, washed

→ Dairy

03 - 12 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained

→ Pantry

04 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
07 - Flaky sea salt to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Equipment

09 - 12 small wooden or bamboo skewers

# Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened and syrupy. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
02 - Thread one strawberry half onto each skewer, followed by a basil leaf, a mozzarella ball, another basil leaf, and finish with the second strawberry half.
03 - Arrange assembled skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle evenly with olive oil and the cooled balsamic reduction.
04 - Sprinkle skewers with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No cooking skills required—just assembly and a quick simmer for the glaze, which means even nervous cooks look like heroes.
  • The balsamic reduction transforms from a simple ingredient into something that smells like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • These vanish faster than you can set them down, making them the ultimate party move when you're short on time.
02 -
  • Don't assemble more than an hour ahead—the strawberry juice starts breaking down the mozzarella and everything gets watery by the time guests eat it.
  • The balsamic reduction will continue to thicken as it cools, so pull it from the heat when it still looks slightly looser than you want; it'll set up perfectly.
03 -
  • Buy strawberries the day you plan to make these—older berries get mushy and won't hold their shape as you skewer them.
  • If your balsamic reduction isn't thickening after 5 minutes, the heat might be too low; crank it up slightly and watch it closely to avoid burning.
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