Apple and Honey Goat Cheese Appetizer

Name: Apple and Honey Goat Cheese Appetizer
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 Granny smith apple; 2 tbs Plain goat cheese; 2 tbs Honey; 1 tbs Chopped Pecans

This apple and honey goat cheese appetizer makes a great snack or healthy dessert. Four simple ingredients, quick and easy to make, and fun for kids!

two slices of apple topped with goat cheese and honey on a wooden board next to a small bowl of honey and chopped pecans.

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Simple. Easy. Wholesome. That's my kind of appetizer!

This apple honey goat cheese appetizer was inspired by a lovely tapas and wine bar in town. I was a little skeptical about the flavor combination of apple, honey, and goat cheese, but it works so well.

Even my kids enjoy it so much, I considered titling this post "The Recipe That Got My Kids to Eat Goat Cheese."

The honey mellows out the tanginess of the cheese and the crisp apples and crunchy pecans make for a great textural contrast.

This recipe straddles the line between appetizer, snack, and dessert. It's super fresh, flavorful, and comes together in less than 10 minutes. These apple appetizers are perfect for Valentine's Day, a fancy dinner party, or for making any day feel a little extra special.

Ingredients

Granny smith apples
Goat cheese
Honey
Chopped pecans

How to make this apple and goat cheese appetizer

Cut the top and bottom off the apples, then slice the remaining middle into even slices about ½ inch thick. Remove the core from each slice.
Arrange the cored slices on a tray and fill the middle with about one tablespoon of goat cheese.
Drizzle enough honey over the top to completely coat the top of the apples.
Sprinkle with chopped pecans and serve.

Goat cheese spread on slices of apple on a wooden board next to a small bowl of honey and chopped pecans.

Top tips

Buy chopped pecans

Pecans are sold whole or pre-chopped. Chopped pecans are generally less expensive than whole pecans. Since you'll be chopping them anyways, purchase the chopped pecans to save time and money.

Honey being drizzled on a slice of apple.

How to prevent apples from browning

The honey in this recipe actually prevents the apples from turning brown, but if you want to cut up the apples slightly in advance, I recommend putting your apple slices in 1 cup of cold water with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for 3-5 minutes.

How to store apple honey goat cheese appetizers

This recipe can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. After that the honey starts to mix with the juice of the apple and changes the texture a bit.

A close up image of apple honey goat cheese appetizer.

How to eat this recipe

You could definitely pick up the apple slice and eat this with your hands (messy!) but I prefer a knife and fork for getting all the elements in one bite without the mess.

Tips for customizing

Swap the pecans for walnuts or almonds
Try Boursin cheese instead of goat cheese
Use a flavored goat cheese
Experiment with different types of apples or pears

FAQ

Is goat cheese healthy?

Healthy means something different for everyone, and should be evaluated on an individual basis. Goat cheese is low in calories, rich in vitamins and minerals, and is a good source of healthy fats and calcium.

I would consider goat cheese part of a healthy diet, especially a vegetarian diet.

Is goat cheese vegetarian?

Not all cheeses are vegetarian because they often use animal rennet in production. However, most modern goat cheeses do not use this and are considered vegetarian.

If you are concerned about rennet, be sure to read the label or contact the company for the specific brand of goat cheese you're using to find out more.

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Side view of apple goat cheese honey appetizers.

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