Apple Cheese Bites

This quick and simple appetizer combines the crisp sweetness of apples with the rich and savory flavor of cheese. The other ingredients complement the apple and cheese flavors with crunchy texture. The bites look decadent when arranged on a plate.

Apple Cheese Bites

Makes 10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice

3 apples (choose a crisp sweet variety like honeycrisp)

6 ounces of bleu cheese, softened (or substitute whipped cream cheese)

1/4 cup finely chopped celery

3 tablespoons chopped chives

3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

1/2 pomegranate arils

4 tablespoons honey

Fresh thyme leaves

Directions

Add lemon juice to a small bowl of water.

Lay apple on side and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices. Remove any seeds. To prevent browning, dip apple slices into bowl of water and lemon juice. Repeat with all apples.

Spread cheese on each apple slice. Mix together celery, chives, walnuts, and pomegranate arils and sprinkle mixture on each apple slice. Drizzle with honey and garnish with thyme.

Arrange on platter and serve immediately.

Original recipe from Kroger / Domex Superfresh Growers.