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    Home » Appetizers & Hors d'Oeuvres » Citrus Caprese Kebabs with Mint

    Citrus Caprese Kebabs with Mint

    Nov 27, 2019 · by Valentina · 34 Comments

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    Citrus Caprese Kebabs with Mint, made with tangerines, are a super pretty and delicious appetizer for a holiday party, or any time. Their vibrant colors and flavors make them festive and fun! Citrus Caprese Kebabs with tangerines on a blue, creamic plateAnother delightful, delicious holiday hors d'oeuvre recipe! 

    How pretty and festive would these Citrus Mint Caprese Kebabs be, along with a few of these other beautiful treats, for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a New Year's Eve cocktail party?

    Tangerine being sliced in half with 2 whole tangerines in the background

    Inspiration for Citrus Caprese Kebabs with Mint

    Just look at how vibrant and beautiful the orange color of the tangerine is!  These are  Neapolitan (also called Page) Tangerines. These are true gems. They're seedless, incredibly juicy, rich, sweet, and the inspiration for this recipe.

    Neapolitan Tangerines are in season from December through March, and if you don't see them in stores you can order them here from Melissa's Produce.

    This hors d'oeuvre is quick and easy to prepare and I love the blend of flavors and textures.

    Since basil is the fresh herb for traditional caprese, it's fun to mix it up with the mint. And of course instead of tomatoes, the citrus. That's what's so fun about recipes like this, you can really customize them to your taste.

    Half of a tangerine on wood surface

    Other Non-Traditional Caprese Ideas

    You could also try this with fresh basil, arugula, oregano, mustard greens, watercress, or any other green you'd like.

    Of course you could use oranges, or any other citrus you love -- even grapefruit would be lovely. And if you want, move away from the citrus -- how about cherries, blueberries or persimmons? Have fun with it!

    Citrus Caprese Kebabs on a ceramic blue and beige, square dish

    Recipe Tips for Citrus Caprese Kebabs

    • If you can't find the mozzarella balls, you can use 4-ounces mozzarella, drained and cut into bite-sized pieces.
    • While I'm featuring the Neapolitan tangerine, you can use any tangerine or orange that you like.

    Whether you serve them for guests or for yourself, I hope you enjoy these Citrus Mint Caprese Kebabs!

    A few more holiday appetizer recipes:

    • Gruyère Spinach Dip with Artichokes
    • Mini Red Potato Appetizer with Cranberries
    • Manchego-Prosciutto Port Glazed Fig Bites
    • Roasted Enjoya Pepper Sweet Potato Rolls
    three tiny orange and mozzarella kebabs with mint

    Citrus Caprese Kebabs

    Valentina K. Wein
    Citrus Caprese Kebabs made with tangerines are a super pretty and delicious appetizer for a holiday party, or any time. Their vibrant colors and flavors make them festive and fun!
    Makes 1 dozen
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 70 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 dozen fresh mozzarella balls about the size of cherries, drained (see notes)
    • 2 medium-large tangerines, peeled and then cut into 2 dozen bite-sized pieces
    • 2 dozen mint leaves, washed and dried
    • about 1 teaspoon blackberry jam
    • cayenne pepper
    • you will also need 1 dozen small skewers or cocktail toothpicks

    Instructions
     

    • Gently slide a piece of tangerine on one of the skewers or toothpicks. (The best way to prepare the tangerine is to peel it like THIS, and then cut it into pieces.)
    • Carefully add a mint leaf, followed by the mozzarella and a second mint leaf. Slide one more piece of tangerine on after the mint.
    • Use a small spoon, or your finger to add a dab of the jam on one side of each piece of mozzarella.
    • Sprinkle the jam with a dusting of cayenne pepper and serve.
    Keywords party food, great for a dinner party, great for Thanksgiving
    Have you tried this recipe?I'd love to see it on Instagram! Tag me at @cookingontheweekends or leave a comment & rating below.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jeanne @Jollytomato

      December 23, 2013 at 10:38 pm

      SO pretty! I love the deep orange of these tangerines - They're the perfect fruit for the mid-winter doldrums!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 25, 2013 at 4:58 am

        Thanks Jeanne! XO Happy Holidays!

        Reply
    2. Christina

      December 24, 2013 at 6:51 am

      Gorgeous-beautiful!!!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 31, 2013 at 8:33 pm

        Thank you, my friend. xo

        Reply
    3. Nancy Rose Eisman

      December 24, 2013 at 2:06 am

      What a creative combination and another beautiful photo!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 31, 2013 at 8:32 pm

        Thanks so much, Nancy! Happy New Year! xo

        Reply
    4. Deb

      December 27, 2013 at 12:09 am

      Festive and bursting with flavor, a fabulous winter treat! I'll be on the look-out for those gorgeous Page Tangerines!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 28, 2013 at 12:07 am

        Hope you find them -- I bet some of your local Farmers Market's will have them soon. 🙂

        Reply
    5. David

      December 28, 2013 at 4:35 pm

      I do love a perfect tangerine! And your kebabs are so beautiful - like little sections of stained glass windows! Perfect for a happy and healthy New Year! ~ David

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 31, 2013 at 8:34 pm

        i love that you equated this to stained glass! you're awesome, David! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons

      December 28, 2013 at 5:28 pm

      Wow, those tangerines look AHHHHHHMAZING! Love this twist on caprese!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 31, 2013 at 8:32 pm

        Thank you, Lori! Hope you try them, and Happy New Year! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Calleigh - the Fork Bite

      December 22, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      I love tangerines and the colors look pretty amazing. Perfect for my Keto diet 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 23, 2018 at 11:01 pm

        Awesome! Thanks. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Natalie

      December 22, 2018 at 9:30 pm

      Looks so delicious and colorful! This is so creative and perfect for hosting!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 23, 2018 at 11:01 pm

        Thank you, Natalie! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Adriana Lopez Martin

      December 22, 2018 at 10:10 pm

      What a perfect little snack or appetizer, those oranges look incredible the color is impressive. I need to make some as we get the best Florida oranges in my area.

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 23, 2018 at 11:02 pm

        Florida oranges are great! Thanks!

        Reply
    10. Veena Azmanov

      December 23, 2018 at 4:17 am

      Love the Citrus flavor and amazing looking Snack. Lovely idea for this festive season. I want to grab a bite of it.

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 23, 2018 at 11:27 pm

        Thank you, Veena. Festive indeed. 🙂 Happy Holidays!

        Reply
    11. Allison

      December 23, 2018 at 6:36 am

      What a great twist on a caprese! Perfect for using up winter citrus!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 23, 2018 at 11:27 pm

        Yes! Thanks, Allison. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Emily

      December 23, 2018 at 8:36 am

      The photos for this post are gorgeous! I love the plate you displayed the skewers on. Can’t wait to try this for a party.

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 23, 2018 at 11:23 pm

        Thanks so much, Emily! The plate was my mom's. 🙂

        Reply
    13. 2pots2cook

      November 29, 2019 at 1:12 am

      Oh yes ! We just got some fresh tangerines and mint is still doing fine on my southern balcony ! Absolutely amazing and simple idea Valentina ! Thank you so much !

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 29, 2019 at 4:50 pm

        Thank you, Davorka. Lovely you have mint growing. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    14. David @ Spiced

      November 29, 2019 at 2:12 am

      This is the first I've heard of Neapolitan Tangerines...what a cool color! And I can only imagine how good they taste. I love the idea of using them for a non-traditional caprese. These skewers really would be perfect for a holiday appetizer party or New Year's Eve. Love the flavors you've got going on here, Valentina!

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 29, 2019 at 4:49 pm

        Thanks so much, David. Yes, so fun for a holiday party. Hope you and your family had a delicious Thanksgiving. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    15. Kim Lange

      November 29, 2019 at 5:17 am

      Those kabobs are so awesome! I love the addition of tangerine because it's so different, but I know it has to taste so yummy!

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 29, 2019 at 4:48 pm

        Thanks, Kim. We had them last night and yes, to tasty. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    16. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      December 02, 2019 at 6:29 am

      So fresh and flavourful and just perfect for holiday entertaining! I could devour a whole lotta these!! And who doesn't love food on a stick??

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 02, 2019 at 1:46 pm

        Ha! I know, right? Food on a stick is fun. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    17. Phoenix

      December 31, 2022 at 3:10 am

      Is there something I can use in place of fresh mint leaves? I love this idea and can't wait to try some of these, let alone show them off at a new year's party tonight - but my mint is old and looking scrappy

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 31, 2022 at 4:28 pm

        Hi! Hope I'm getting back to you in time . . . basil is a great alternative for flavor and color. Really anything bright green to offset the colors. In a pinch if you don't have basil you can even use tiny pieces of fresh spinach or dark lettuce. They won't be as flavorful as the herbs, but will look pretty. Enjoy and happy new year! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply

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