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Apple Cheese Appetizer with drizzle of honey

Apple Cheese Appetizer

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Author: Sandy Coughlin
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Sweet Honeycrisp apple slices on crackers with creamy goat cheese, honey, and fresh rosemary make an easy apple cheese appetizer for easy entertaining.

Ingredients

  • 3-4 ounces goat cheese
  • 2 honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
  • Honey , for drizzling
  • ¼ cup glazed walnuts or pecans
  • Fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 pkg large crackers, make sure they are sturdy

Instructions

  • Lay crackers on a platter or a board. Even distribute goat cheese on top of each cracker by spreading it with a knife.
  • Layer thinly sliced apple on top of the cheese. TIP: I use a mandolin to make them really thin.
  • Drizzle the cheese and apples with honey.
  • Lightly sprinkle the chopped nuts and finely chopped rosemary on top (they will stick to the honey).
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Sandy's tips:

  • Using a mix of sweet and tart apples makes the appetizer platter more interesting and pairs beautifully with creamy cheeses and a drizzle of honey.
  • Not a fan of goat cheese? Replace with cream cheese or feta cheese or a thin slice of Cheddar cheese (or Dubliner cheese).
  • Want to make for St. Patrick's Day? Use Dubliner cheese for the perfect St. Patrick's Day appetizer!
  • USE PEARS: Replace the apples for thin pear slices.
  • Nuts: Use your favorite nuts, but we like them glazed or toasted.
  • Toast nuts in the microwave: Lay the nuts on a papertowel and place in the microwave for 1 minute. Move them around and toast for another minute, or until they are nice and toasty.The flavor is better with toasted nuts than regular nuts.
  • Storage: If you have leftover apple cheese appetizer bites, it’s best to store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Because apples can brown once sliced, place the bites in a single layer and cover tightly. They are best enjoyed within 24 hours for the freshest flavor and texture.
  • Leftovers: If you know you’ll have leftovers, store the sliced apples and toppings separately and assemble the bites just before serving. This keeps the apples crisp and prevents them from browning too quickly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 142kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.003g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 109mg, Potassium: 103mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 269IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 41mg, Iron: 1mg