Blackberry Cucumber Caprese Skewers (The Sweetest Occasion)

There’s something about food served on sticks that people seem to instantly love. Case in point, the antipasto skewers I shared last year were one of your run away favorite posts of the year! (And, guys, they’re so damn tasty!) Spearing yummy little bites onto sticks is also a super easy way to serve up delicious, crowd-pleasing party appetizers. You can make them in advance, mix and match a million different flavor combinations and keep everyone begging for more. I made these caprese skewers as a play on the classic tomato, mozzarella and basil combination, but swapping out the tomatoes for blackberries and adding a big crunch with a chunk of cucumber. Add a big drizzle of balsamic glaze (which is one of my favorite things ever) and you’ve got a hit with these ones. Give them a try at your next party or backyard barbecue! Your friends are seriously going to love them.

Blackberry Cucumber Caprese Skewers
Makes 24 skewers (plan for 2 – 3 per person)

24 mini fresh mozzarella balls
24 blackberries
24 basil leaves
24 cucumber chunks
Balsamic glaze
Bamboo skewers

Using 3″ bamboo skewers or similar, layer your ingredients starting with the mozzarella balls, then a folded basil leaf followed by a blackberry and a chunk of cucumber. I opted to pick up fresh mozzarella balls that were marinated and seasoned, but I would suggest tossing yours in a bit of olive oil with a pinch of Italian seasoning if you can’t find those that are already pre-seasoned. I also prefer English cucumbers with the skin left on for that extra crunch. Line a tray with your finished skewers and refrigerate or serve right away. Drizzle with balsamic glaze right before serving. Make them the night or the morning before and keep chilled. (Leftovers will keep for a few days!)

(Art direction styling by Cyd Converse | Photos by Alice G. Patterson for The Sweetest Occasion.)

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