Caprese On A Stick (Tomato Basil & Fresh Mozzarella Cheese) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups balsamic vinegar
24 cherry tomatoes (or grape)
12 large basil leaves, halved
24 bocconcini (pearl size)
24 toothpicks

Preparation

In a small saucepan, over low heat, simmer balsamic vinegar until it is reduced by half and is thick, sweet and syrupy. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
Thread 1 tomato, 1/2 basil leaf and 1 bocconcini onto each toothpick. Arrange on a serving plate and lightly drizzle with the baslamic syrup.
Note: Pearl bocconcini are marble size balls of fresh mozzarella cheese sold in tubs in the dairy isle.