Cheese, Pears, and Mustard-Laced Apple Butter
Cheese, fruit, and a homemade spread make a quick but elegant appetizer. Serve with assorted breads and crackers.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
24 servings
Ingredients
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2 cups apple butter
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2 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
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2 Tbsp snipped fresh sage or 1-1/2 tsp. dried sage, crushed
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2 Tbsp. champagne vinegar, pomegranate vinegar, or lemon juice
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1 1-1/2 to 2 lb. round semi-soft cheese, such as Tomme De Savorie or Brie
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Fresh or dried pears
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Sage sprigs
Directions
1.
In a small saucepan combine apple butter, mustard, and sage; bring to boiling. Stir in champagne vinegar; remove from heat. Place apple butter mixture in a small bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.
2.
Serve with cheese and pears. Garnish with sage sprigs. Store apple butter in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Makes 24 servings (1 tablespoon apple butter and 1 ounce cheese per serving).
Nutrition information
Calories 232, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Total Sugar 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 13%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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