These refreshing cantaloupe Caprese skewers with pepper jelly balsamic glaze is a perfect small pocket sized salad for any occasion, especially on warm days. Since fresh fruit is in season they add that fresh summer flavor to so many recipes. For this reason outdoor entertaining is among us and this translates to barbecue cookouts, pool parties and picnics at the beach. Serving this small bite sized salad appetizer at a party is the quintessential conversation starter. In addition, welcoming party guests with a small bite while sipping on a refreshing watermelon margarita is essential on a hot day. Therefore nestle a platter of these cantaloupe Caprese skewers with mozzarella, fresh basil and pepper jelly balsamic glaze in between those chips and dips. In conclusion, your party guests will enjoy this refreshing take on the classic Italian Caprese salad.
Only 5 ingredients needed to make these Cantaloupe Caprese Skewers with Pepper Jelly Balsamic Glaze
- Cantaloupe
- mini mozzarella balls
- fresh basil
- hot pepper jelly
- balsamic glaze
Serve these caprese salad melon skewers at your next get together and your party guests will have lasting memorable conversations. Plus you can’t go wrong with fresh fruit and cheese.
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Cantaloupe Caprese Skewer with Pepper Jelly Balsamic Glaze
These refreshing melon Caprese skewers are a nice twist on the classic Caprese salad combining sweet, savory with a hint of spice to kick up your summer parties!
Ingredients
- 2 Cantaloupes
- 8 oz container of plain mini mozzarella balls in water you will need 24 balls
- 1 bunch basil you will need 48 leaves
- 1/2 cup hot pepper jelly
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze usually sold next to vinegar at most stores
- 24 5 inch bamboo skewer I like the knotted end ones
Instructions
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Cut the cantaloupes in half and scoop out the seeds and with a melon baller make small balls with 1 1/2 of the melons, this should give you plenty to make 48 small balls
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Pull 48 basil leaves from their stems
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Drain the water from the package of mozzarella balls
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Take a bamboo skewer and thread a folded basil leaf onto it and slide it to the end of the skewer, followed by a melon ball, mozzarella ball, another folded basil leaf and lastly one more melon ball. Do this with the remaining skewers and chill until ready to serve
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In a small saucepan over medium/high heat melt together the hot pepper jelly and balsamic glaze together until it is in liquid form, this should take 3 to 5 minutes, whisk occasionally. Taste it to adjust flavor, I wanted mine to be spicier so I added a 1/4 tsp of red chili flakes. Take off heat and set aside for only a few minutes otherwise the mixture will start to firm up again.
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Arrange the melon skewers on a platter and drizzle the glaze over each one with a spoon
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Serve chilled and makes 24 appetizer sized skewers for 12 party guests
What is Caprese Salad?
I enjoy learning about the history and origins of food and here is a brief history of the Insalata Caprese, the classic Caprese salad with tomatoes & fresh mozzarella. The first printed mention of the salad was on the menu at the Hotel Quisisana in Capri in the early 1920’s… wow, I would give almost anything to stay there!
What a great way to enhance a classic!
Hi Paula, yes…isn’t it refreshing to find new ways to serve food, have a delicious day!