Summer appetizers should be simple, fresh, easy-to-eat and require little or no kitchen time. These fruit and cheese kabobs satisfy all four requirements. Skewer chunks of watermelon, feta and cherry tomatoes on these cute bamboo skewers. drizzle with balsamic reduction and season with crunchy Maldon sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Done! Go out and play!

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How to Make Balsamic Reduction

Balsamic reduction is just like what it sounds, balsamic vinegar reduced so that it is thicker and more concentrated. It is simple to make and there are all kinds of ways to use this delectable liquid to garnish your food. The beauty of balsamic reduction is it is thick so you can drizzle it and it will stick and not just run off the plate. Put a cup of balsamic vinegar in a non-stick pan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. When volume is reduced by half and the vinegar coats the back of a spoon you are done.

Options: some people like to add a little sugar or honey to their reduction at the beginning of the process. It is a matter of personal choice and the taste of the balsamic vinegar you are using. Taste your vinegar before you reduce it to determine if you want to add a little sweetener. Store the balsamic reduction in the fridge. 

Or if you are lazy, like you are supposed to be in the summer, just buy a bottle of this delicious stuff already prepared here. 

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