If you want to add quartered cherry tomatoes to the skewers to more closely resemble traditional Caprese salad, feel free. The blueberries and tomatoes compliment each other. (This is also a great way to make this a red, white, and blue appetizer for 4th of July!)

I prefer a balsamic reduction instead of balsamic vinegar, how do I make it?

If you prefer a thicker and stronger balsamic taste, simmer a cup of balsamic vinegar on the stovetop for ten minutes or until it is the consistency of maple syrup. You can also buy pre-made balsamic reduction in most grocery stores.

I can't find mozzarella pearls, what else can I use?

You can cube mozzarella into a similar size and use the cubes in place of the pearls. I recommend real fresh mozzarella from the cheese case over blocks of mozzarella. Some deli cases will also carry marinated mozzarella to change up the flavor.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Make the skewers up to 4-6 hours in advance and wrap tightly. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar just before serving.

Blueberry Caprese Skewers

Description

Try this fruity twist on the traditional with these Blueberry Caprese Skewers with mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar drizzle.

Ingredients

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8oz package mozzarella pearls
1 pint fresh blueberries
12–15 fresh basil leaves
balsamic vinegar
toothpicks

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Instructions

Cut basil into 1/4 inch strips diagonally.
Layer ingredients onto toothpick: mozzarella pearl, blueberry, basil folded accordion style, mozzarella pearl
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving.

Notes

Skewers can be made up 4-6 hours ahead of time and drizzled with balsamic vinegar at time of serving. Store tightly wrapped in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: appetizer
Method: none
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer
Calories: 30
Sugar: 0.9 g
Sodium: 140.1 mg
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 1.6 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 3.4 mg