Ingredients
1½cupsbalsamic vinegar
3tbspbrown sugar
12ozgrape tomatoesor cherry tomatoes
10ozfresh bocconcini ballscherry-sized, mozzarella
2tbspolive oil
4tspdried Italian herbs
fresh basil leaveshandful, shredded, to garnish
flaked sea salt and ground pepperto season
Preparation
Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook while stirring over low heat for 4 to 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 to 10 minutes, or until reduced by ⅓ and thickened like syrup.
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.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with the Italian herbs, salt and pepper. Toss the tomatoes and bocconcini through the oil with a spoon.
Garnish with the fresh shredded basil.
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.
