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Apple Slices With Goat Cheese And Pistachios Recipe

This elegant and easy-to-make holiday appetizer won a $50 gift card in the Whole Deal Value Guide! Delight your guests with the perfect combination of creamy goat cheese, crisp tart apples, crunchy pistachios, and a hint of spicy candied ginger. Each bite is a sophisticated flavor explosion, and at under 50 cents per serving, it's budget-friendly too! Perfect for holiday parties, gatherings, or a simple yet impressive snack.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 18.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Slices With Goat Cheese And Pistachios

  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 2-3 medium apples (about 4 cups sliced)
  • 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped candied ginger
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 splash lemon juice (optional)

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How to Make Apple Slices With Goat Cheese And Pistachios

  1. Core and thinly slice 2-3 medium apples (about 4 cups sliced).
  2. In a small bowl, gently mix 4 ounces of goat cheese with 1 teaspoon lemon zest (to prevent browning).
  3. Spread approximately 1/2 teaspoon of the goat cheese mixture onto the end of each apple slice.
  4. Arrange the apple slices on a serving platter.
  5. Sprinkle each apple slice generously with 1/4 cup shelled pistachios and 1 tablespoon finely chopped candied ginger.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve (if refrigerating, toss apples with a splash of lemon juice before assembling to prevent browning).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

1g

Carbs

0g

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