Apricots with Goat Cheese & Orange Honey-Walnut
This recipe for Apricots with Goat Cheese & Orange Honey-Walnut might just inspire you to host your own summer garden party in the last few weeks of summer.
Fresh apricot pairs with walnuts, honey, and orange zest for an indulgent snack or appetizer.
Why Make Apricots with Goat Cheese & Orange Honey-Walnut
It’s a simple but delicious dessert that brings the flavor to any table. Fresh apricots with goat cheese is the dish of the season this summer.
Imagine your dinner table, a beautiful outdoor picnic table with a yellow table cloth and bundles of flowers adorning the center.
What appetizer perfectly compliments those colors and feelings? Fresh apricot halves of course!
Invite your closest friends over for a sweet girls night and impress them with this equally as sweet dish. They’ll fall head over heels for it.
Let’s talk about how these flavors pair.
Apricots are roasted to bring out their sweetness, and when the creamy goat cheese is added, they form a satisfying and sophisticated textural and flavor contrast.
One final flourish is an orange honey-walnut topping that brings a citrusy tang and some crunch to the dish.
The sauce combines the bright citrus flavors of orange with the golden sweetness of honey and earthiness of walnut making for a delicious accompaniment to the apricots and cheese.
Serve this gourmet bite at brunch, a fancy cocktail party, or just as a snack while watching your kids play in the yard.
Apricots with Goat Cheese & Orange Honey-Walnut Ingredients
- 6 fresh apricots, halved and pitted: For fresh apricots topped with goat cheese you can’t forget the main ingredient: apricots!
- 4 oz goat cheese: Pick out ready made goat cheese at the store unless you live on a farm and prefer to make cheese the traditional way.
- 1/4 cup honey: This honey sauce alone easily takes your apricots from 0 to 100 with just a small drizzle.
- 2 tbsp orange juice: Orange juice brings the tangy flavor to your sauce.
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped: I prefer diamond nuts.
- Zest of 1 orange: Sprinkle orange zest into your sauce for an extra texture and taste.
How to Make Apricots with Goat Cheese & Orange Honey-Walnut
- Prepare Apricots: Halve and pit the apricots, then arrange them on a serving platter.
- Stuff with Goat Cheese: Spoon a tablespoon of goat cheese into each apricot half.
- Make Syrup: Heat and whisk the honey, orange juice, and orange zest in a small saucepan, stirring until it comes to a boil. Add in the nuts. Let it cool slightly and transfer to a glass container.
- Drizzle and serve: Drizzle the warm orange honey-walnut syrup over the stuffed apricots and serve immediately. Yum!
Tips and Tricks
This easy and healthy appetizer comes together in just minutes, perfect if you’re on a time crunch.
It’s imperative that you follow each step exactly as you don’t want your syrup thinning out or your walnuts burning.
One great thing about this recipe is that you can put your apricots together hours before serving, and toss them in the fridge. That is one less item you’ll have to prepare when the time comes.
Be sure you grab creamy goat cheese at the store because some options have the texture of crumbly feta.
It is possible to make homemade creamy cheese with cream and milk, but store-bought removes that time and work.
Don’t forget to add your choice of greens or nuts on top for a garnish that completes the look.
As I mentioned before, this is the perfect dish to cook for a girl’s night dinner party. I’ve also made it for a mother’s day luncheon, and that was a total hit!
How to Serve
I prefer to serve this as a summer snack when apricots are in season, but it works great as a spring or fall food as well.
If you’re serving a group I recommend that you bring the syrup over to the table that way your guests can decide between a light or heavy helping.
Occasionally, I skip the cheese and use vanilla ice cream instead. If you love to eat fruit-led desserts this is one of my favorites.
You can also have this apricot appetizer topped with toasted pistachios for a delightful crunch.
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Apricots with Goat Cheese & Orange Honey-Walnut
This recipe for Apricots with Goat Cheese & Orange Honey-Walnut might just inspire you to host your own summer garden party in the last few weeks of summer.
Fresh apricot pairs with walnuts, honey, and orange zest for an indulgent and snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 6 fresh apricots, halved and pitted
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Prepare Apricots: Halve and pit the apricots, then arrange them on a serving platter.
- Stuff with Goat Cheese: Spoon a tablespoon of goat cheese into each apricot half.
- Make Syrup: Heat and whisk the honey, orange juice, and orange zest in small saucepan, stirring until it comes to a boil. Add in the nuts. Let it cool slightly and transfer to a glass container.
- Drizzle and serve: Drizzle the warm orange honey-walnut syrup over the stuffed apricots and serve immediately. Yum!
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