Enjoy the season with friends and an easy appetizer! This Apple Goat Cheese Appetizer is full of flavor and super simple to whip together. Creamy goat cheese coated in pecans and paired with a slice of green apple on crostini- yum! 

Apple and Goat Cheese Appetizer

This apple goat cheese appetizer is exactly the dish for a night of sipping chilled wine and catching up with friends.

You’ll love the crunch of the pecans and apple, combined with the smooth, lightly tart flavor of the goat cheese. And everyone loves a crostini! It all feels very casual and summery.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS APPLE GOAT CHEESE APPETIZER:

• 1 baguette
• 1 green apple, thinly sliced
• 6 oz goat cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoon chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE THIS APPLE GOAT CHEESE APPETIZER:

Start by rolling the goat cheese into balls, and lightly rolling on the pecan pieces. Cut a baguette into small slices, drizzle with olive oil, and toast in the oven until golden brown.

Allow to cool, then top with a thin slice of tart green apple. Add the goat cheese & finish off with a light drizzle of honey. YUM.

handy tools to make this appetizer so easily:

• sheet pan – best non-stick
• serrated knife – slice things without crushing them, sharp, dishwasher safe

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you serve with goat cheese?

You can do cucumber and herbs in a finger sandwich or salmon and dill. You can use goat cheese in zucchini rolls or on a BLT. You can even put it on a burger with some caramelized onions or add it to a Mediterranean pasta salad. 

Can you melt goat cheese in a microwave?

Yes! Microwave on high 31-45 seconds, until slightly bubbly hot but still retaining its shape. Serve on French bread rounds.

What jam goes with goat’s cheese?

In a pinch, nearly all jams pair with goat cheese, but here are a few favorites: goat cheese and fig jam, goat cheese with cranberry sauce or jelly and goat cheese and marmalade (orange, lemon or grapefruit).