Festive Cranberry & Walnut Caprese Skewers
These festive skewers combine the classic Caprese flavors with a holiday twist of cranberries and candied walnuts, drizzled with balsamic glaze for a perfect appetizer.
Equipment
- Small skewers or toothpicks
- Serving platter
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups), red
- 8 oz small mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves green
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup candied walnuts roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Thoroughly wash and dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
- If using, prepare or chop the candied walnuts as specified.
Assembly
- Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer, repeating if the skewer allows.
- Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter.
Finishing Touches
- Sprinkle dried cranberries and chopped candied walnuts evenly over the skewers.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze artfully over all the skewers and garnish with finely chopped fresh rosemary, if desired.
- Serve immediately or within 2-3 hours for optimal freshness.
Notes
These skewers are best enjoyed fresh to maintain the texture of the basil and mozzarella. For a pre-prepped option, assemble the skewers and add the glaze, cranberries, walnuts, and rosemary just before serving.