Skewers Caprese with Blueberry Balsamic Glaze

These Caprese Skewers with Blueberry Balsamic Glaze are lighter, incredibly satisfying and make the reliable festive appetizer for Memorial Day, 4th of July or Labor Day weekend!

Okay you guys, blueberries and balsamic should always be together. A cook seriously might need to make this a rule. A cook mean who doesn't keep a classic caprese combo of tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella, but THIS blueberry balsamic glaze just takes everything to the next level!

If you haven't already noticed from this recipe, this one and, oh yeah, THIS one, Cooks have been pretty obsessed with making cute little star shapes out of the food for the 4th of July. A cook mean maybe it is because A cook have a child now (yeah let's blame it on that), but A cook have always loved a good theme and these caprese skewers would be a total hit at any July 4th celebration or cookout!

What goes in

• 24 cherry tomatoes, about 1 pint
• 1 16 ounces block of mozzarella cheese (if you want to make stars) or 12 balls
• 24 fresh basil leaves
• 24 blueberries
• 12 6″ wooden skewers
• 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey, or maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

How it comes together

1. On each wooden skewer, thread on a blueberry, followed by tomato, basil leaf, mozzarella star (or ball), followed by another basil leaf, tomato and finished with a blueberry. Feel free to skewer these in any order you'd like! This recipe is for 12 caprese skewers.
2. To make the blueberry balsamic glaze: In a small saucepan over a moderate burner, combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, honey and lemon juice, mixing well. As the sauce warms up, mash the blueberries with the back of a spoon or use a potato masher and bring the mixture to a boil. Turn the heat down a bit and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries have broken down and the mixture is reduced to half. The consistency should be syrupy.
3. Drizzle caprese skewers with blueberry balsamic glaze, serve and enjoy!

Keep in mind

*The caprese skewers can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to two days. *The blueberry balsamic glaze can be stored in an airtight container (A cook like to use a small mason jar) in the fridge for up to two weeks.