Ingredients:
- 1 pint (250g) cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz (225g) mini mozzarella pearls
- 20 whole fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp (5ml) maple syrup
- 1 pinch (0.5g) sea salt
- 1 pinch (0.5g) cracked black pepper
Instructions:
- Place the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella pearls in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tbsp (15ml) of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper, then toss gently.
- Combine balsamic vinegar and sweetener in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until the liquid reduces by half and becomes syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Fold each basil leaf in half or thirds. Slide a cherry tomato onto a toothpick, followed by the folded basil leaf, and finish with a mozzarella pearl.
- Arrange skewers on a platter and drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze in a zigzag motion across the top just before serving.