Caprese Salad

Ah the end of summer! Soon there will be overnight frosts and the tomatoes will all have to come inside. I love this simple salad - it is so easy and delicious. I tried something new this time, and reduced the balsamic. Just take more than you want to use (not quite twice as much) and set it on low heat on the stove for 5-10 minutes. (Keep a close eye though so you don't burn it - a heavy pot will be nice for this.) It is done when it is a thick, pourable product somewhere between maple syrup and molasses. The reduced version is richer, sweeter, and looks nicer poured over the tomatoes and mozzarella.

Slice tomatoes and mozzarella and layer on a plate
Insert basil leaves wherever they fit (in an aesthetic fashion)
Drizzle olive oil over the top
Drizzle reduced balsamic
Sprinkle salt and pepper
Enjoy!!

*I had a little left over balsamic and ate it over some fresh peaches. Yum! It would be good on strawberries too.