Caprese Christmas Wreath

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Balsamic Glaze
 1 ½ cups (375ml) balsamic vinegar
 3 tbsp brown sugar
Salad
 12 oz grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes)
 10 oz fresh cherry-sized bocconcini (mozzarella) balls
 2 tbsp olive oil
 4 tsp dried Italian herbs
 Handful fresh basil leaves , shredded (to garnish)
 flaked sea salt and ground pepper , to season
1

Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook while stirring over low heat for 4-5 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat to medium setting and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until reduced by one-third and thickened like syrup.

2

Wash and dry the tomatoes. Arrange them in a circle on a large serving plate or round platter. Drain the mozzarella balls and arrange between the tomatoes.

3

Drizzle with olive oil and season with the Italian herbs, salt and pepper. Toss the tomatoes and bocconcini through the oil with a spoon.

4

Garnish with the fresh shredded basil.

5

To serve, place the bowl of balsamic glaze in the centre of the wreath. Arrange toothpicks around and underneath the tomato and cheese balls, with the sharp ends toward the middle of the plate.

Ingredients

Balsamic Glaze
 1 ½ cups (375ml) balsamic vinegar
 3 tbsp brown sugar
Salad
 12 oz grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes)
 10 oz fresh cherry-sized bocconcini (mozzarella) balls
 2 tbsp olive oil
 4 tsp dried Italian herbs
 Handful fresh basil leaves , shredded (to garnish)
 flaked sea salt and ground pepper , to season

Directions

1

Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook while stirring over low heat for 4-5 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat to medium setting and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until reduced by one-third and thickened like syrup.

2

Wash and dry the tomatoes. Arrange them in a circle on a large serving plate or round platter. Drain the mozzarella balls and arrange between the tomatoes.

3

Drizzle with olive oil and season with the Italian herbs, salt and pepper. Toss the tomatoes and bocconcini through the oil with a spoon.

4

Garnish with the fresh shredded basil.

5

To serve, place the bowl of balsamic glaze in the centre of the wreath. Arrange toothpicks around and underneath the tomato and cheese balls, with the sharp ends toward the middle of the plate.

Caprese Christmas Wreath