Easy Apricot and Goat Cheese Canapes

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Easy Apricot and Goat Cheese Canapes

This simple recipe featuring dried apricots and goat cheese is super simple to make, but packs a huge taste punch! The only problem you're going to have is resisting the urge to eat these as fast as you make them.

January 9 is National Apricot Day, and we have a recipe that is sure to go into your arsenal for quick and easy recipes that will absolutely wow your family and guests!

Today, we're making Dried Apricot and Goat Cheese Canapes, and the only problem with these little beauties is that they're so delicious you'll have to resist the urge to eat them as fast as you make them! They are THAT good!

Here's the recipe:

Ingredients

8 Dried Apricot Halves

1 Tbsp Goat Cheese

1 Tsp Maple Syrup

1/2 oz Crushed Almonds

2 Fresh Basil Leaves

In a Mixing Bowl, combine the goat cheese, maple syrup and almonds, and mix together.

Top goat cheese mixture onto apricot halves.

Chiffonade (finely cut) the basil leaves and sprinkle on top of goat cheese mixture.

Enjoy!

And yes... in case you were wondering, these little guys are definitely available to be added to any catering menu here at 360 Catering and Events.

Call us today or request a quote online! We're waiting to hear from you and ready to assist in any way we can.

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