Caprese Sandwich With Balsamic Glaze
Taste the perfection of our Caprese Sandwich, which combines simplicity and beauty. Carefully layered, hand-selected, vine-ripened tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil produce an artistic creation that is as delicious as it is beautiful.
Ingredients list:
Relevant to the Balsamic Glaze:
- Cup of balsamic vinegar, one
- Two teaspoons of brown sugar or honey (optional; add sweetness)
For the sandwich caprese:
- Ciabatta bread or the bread of your choice for sandwiches
- Sliced fresh tomatoes
- Sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
- fresh leaves of basil
- Extra virgin olive oil
- To taste, add salt and black pepper.
Step By Step Guidelines:
1. Get the Balsamic Glaze ready:
- Combine honey or brown sugar (if using) and balsamic vinegar in a small pot.
- Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a mild boil, then turn down the heat.
- Simmer until the balsamic vinegar has thickened and decreased by half, which should take ten to fifteen minutes. It ought to be syrupy in texture.
- Take it off the fire and let it to cool. As it cools, the glazing will get thicker yet.
2. Put the Caprese Sandwich together:
- Use your favorite bread or cut the ciabatta bread into sandwich-sized pieces.
- Give each slice of bread a thin coating of extra virgin olive oil on one side.
- Arrange slices of fresh mozzarella and fresh tomatoes on one half of the bread.
- Place a few fresh basil leaves in between the mozzarella and tomato slices.
- To taste, add salt and black pepper for seasoning.
- Cover the tomato, mozzarella, and basil layers with a generous drizzle of the prepared balsamic glaze.
- Place the remaining bread, olive oil side down, on top of the sandwich.
3. Optional: Grill or Press the Sandwich:
- The sandwich can be grilled in a grill pan or on a panini press until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden.
- For a lighter and more refreshing take, you can also savor the Caprese Sandwich without grilling.
4. Present:
- Cut the sandwich in half and present it right away.
- For an additional flavor boost, feel free to pour a little more balsamic glaze on top.
Savor a tasty and filling dinner of caprese sandwich with balsamic glaze!