Blackberry Caprese Skewers

BLACKBERRY BALSAMIC 

1 cup blackberries 

2 Tbsp. balsamic glaze  

1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 

CAPRESE SKEWERS 

24 blackberries 

24 fresh basil leaves 

12 fresh mozzarella ciliegine balls 

lime zest, for garnish 

Fresh Thyme organic ground black pepper, for garnish

1. For blackberry balsamic, in a small food processor, place 1 cup blackberries, balsamic glaze, and lime juice; cover and process until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a small serving bowl; refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. To assemble skewers, thread 24 blackberries, basil leaves, and mozzarella ciliegine balls evenly among 12 (4-inch) bamboo skewers.
3. To serve, drizzle skewers with blackberry balsamic and garnish with lime zest and black pepper, if desired. Serve with additional blackberry balsamic. Store remaining blackberry balsamic in refrigerator. 

Each serving contains: 80 calories, 3.5 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 60 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 4 g protein. Daily values: 0% vitamin D, 10% calcium, 2% iron, 2% potassium.