Gelatin Free Caprese Skewers with Turmeric Honey Drizzle
These little skewers are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce them. Fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves are threaded together in the classic caprese combination, then taken somewhere unexpected with a golden drizzle of honey, turmeric, and extra virgin olive oil. That warm, earthy note from the turmeric plays beautifully against the cool, milky mozzarella and the bright pop of the tomatoes. Many store-bought appetizers and flavored cheeses sneak in unexpected additives, so building this from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients keeps everything clean and worry-free. The assembly is straightforward — fold, thread, repeat — and the drizzle comes together with a quick whisk. A finishing pinch of flaky sea salt and an optional balsamic glaze tie the whole thing together with just enough acidity to make every bite feel complete. This is the kind of effortless, crowd-pleasing bite that makes you look like you spent far more time in the kitchen than you actually did.
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4 servings
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 oz fresh basil leaves (about 20–24 medium leaves)
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
For the drizzle
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
For serving
- 1–2 tsp balsamic glaze, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, honey, ground turmeric, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is smooth and evenly golden.
- 2
Thread the skewers by folding a basil leaf in half, then alternating: basil, cherry tomato, mozzarella cube, basil, cherry tomato, mozzarella — repeating until each skewer holds 2–3 of each. Aim for about 16–20 skewers total.
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