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Aged Cheese With Apricot Paste And Toasted Almonds Recipe

Impress your guests with this elegant and easy-to-make appetizer! Aged cheese pairs perfectly with sweet apricot paste and crunchy toasted almonds in this make-ahead recipe. Perfect for parties or a sophisticated snack, this adopted recipe is sure to become a new favorite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 193 mins
Calories 510.7 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 2.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aged Cheese With Apricot Paste And Toasted Almonds

  • 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) dried apricots
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dry pectin (optional)
  • 1/2 cup blanched almonds, toasted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • coarse salt, to taste
  • 1 (7 ounce) package aged cheese (such as aged cheddar, Asiago, provolone or Parmesan), sliced

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How to Make Aged Cheese With Apricot Paste And Toasted Almonds

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread apricot paste evenly onto a baking sheet.
  3. Arrange cheese slices on top of the apricot paste.
  4. Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool.
  5. Bake cheese slices for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is warmed through and slightly softened. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  7. Garnish each cheese slice with toasted almonds.
  8. Serve immediately or chill for later. This appetizer tastes even better the next day!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

136g

Fat

49g

Carbs

18g

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