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I adapted this recipe from the
California Milk
Advisory Board. This
would also make a great dessert course. This course features a lush
combination of
white cheddar cheese,
sweet-tart apples, and spicy walnut conserve. While
the recipe calls for slicing the cheese in a rectangle shape, this dish
would also be lovely with other shapes of cheese slices. Keep the size
of each slice about 1/2 ounce.
Check out Linda's
Appetizer
Recipes
for more great appetizer ideas.
Don't
forget to check
out my
Grilled Rack of
Lamb with Pinot Noir Marinade
Dinner Menu which includes this wonderful
White Cheddar with Apples.
White Cheddar with Apples Recipe
Recipe Type:
Appetizer,
Apples,
Cheddar Cheese
Yields: 6 servings
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients:
Apple Conserve (see recipe below)
8 rectangular slices sharp white cheddar cheese, about 2-1/2 inch by
1-1/2 inch by 1/4 inch each (about 1/2 ounce per slice)
To Plate:
For each serving, place one slice of cheese on an individual serving plate.
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Top with 1/4 of the conserve mixture.
Partially overlap with another slice of cheese.
Garnish with walnuts.
Makes 6 servings.
Apple Conserve:
2/3 cup
(about 1 medium apple), peeled and diced green
apple
2/3 cup (about 1 medium apple), peeled and diced red apple
1/2 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup coarsely-chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons good-quality
balsamic vinegar*
 * The original recipe uses apple cider vinegar. I like the flavor or
balsamic vinegar, but you can use either one. The better the quality of
the balsamic vinegar, the richer the flavor.
In a small saucepan combine all ingredients except the cheese. Cook over
medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat
and let cool.
NOTE: The original recipe says it serves 4, but I served 6 people with
this recipe and had plenty as you only use a small amount with the
cheese.
Nutritional Information: Per serving: 330 calories, 9 g protein, 30 mg
cholesterol, 190 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 39%
calories from fat, 46 g carbohydrates.
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