Description
This elegant no-cook appetizer combines crisp Granny Smith apple slices with creamy goat cheese, sweet honey, and crunchy pecans. It’s a quick and impressive bite perfect for entertaining or a simple snack.
Ingredients
1 Granny Smith apple
2 tbsp plain goat cheese
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp chopped pecans
Instructions
- Cut the top and bottom off the apple.
- Slice the middle portion into 2 to 3 even slices about 1/2 inch thick.
- Remove the core from each apple slice using a sharp knife or biscuit cutter.
- Arrange the apple slices on a serving tray.
- Fill the center of each slice with a little less than 1 tablespoon of goat cheese.
- Drizzle honey generously over the apple slices.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Use Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Fuji apples for a sweeter flavor.
Substitute walnuts, almonds, or pistachios for the pecans.
Sprinkle with cinnamon for added warmth.
Add dried cranberries for extra sweetness and texture.
For a vegan version, use plant-based goat cheese and maple syrup.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
