Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. In this article, we will unveil the secrets behind creating the perfect brandy apples with goat cheese, a dish that seamlessly blends sweet and savory flavors. With just a few simple ingredients, you can transform ordinary apples into extraordinary culinary delights, complemented by the tangy and creamy notes of goat cheese. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques you need to create a dish that will impress even the most discerning palate.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
GOAT CHEESE AND APPLE OMELET
This omelet of green apples and goat cheese is an unusual pairing -- at least in the omelet world -- but a wonderful one from Garrett Oliver, the brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery. On the day we made this recipe, he paired the dish with a glass of Blanche de Chambly, a Belgian-style wheat beer made in Canada.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories breakfast, for one, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 1 or 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt half the butter in a small nonstick saucepan or wok over medium heat. Add apple and cook until slices start to brown, then add sugar. Stir slices until nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Cut 3 slices of goat cheese, 1/2 inch thick.
- Beat eggs and milk together, just until uniform; do not overbeat. Heat remaining butter in an omelet pan or small nonstick pan over high heat. When butter foams, add eggs and reduce heat to medium-low. When omelet is about half firm, carefully turn it over.
- Arrange goat cheese on one half of omelet; cover cheese with apple slices. Fold omelet in half, turn off heat and leave for one minute. Place omelet on a warm plate, and sprinkle with black pepper. Serve immediately, with a witbier.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 414, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram
APPLE AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD
This goat cheese salad is a light and delicious side dish for almost any meal. The sweetness of the apples, raisins and grapes combines well with the tart goat cheese and dressing. Radelle Knappenberger of Oviedo, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the greens, apples, raisins and grapes. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, honey, lemon juice and garlic. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts and goat cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
APPLE GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA
If you like sweet and savory, this one is for you. Easy to make and a beautiful presentation.
Provided by CrdsGrl
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes
Time 12m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack 3 to 4 inches from the heat source.
- Toss together the goat cheese, apple, thyme, oregano, and pepper in a bowl; set aside. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet; toast the bread under the broiler until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the goat cheese mixture evenly over the bread slices. Return bread to oven to broil until cheese is softened, about 1 minute more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 139.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
APPLE-GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA
It takes just six ingredients and 20 minutes to put together this beautiful bruschetta from Laura Lunardi, of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Crunchy apple and warm goat cheese top these crispy treats.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 16 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Combine the apple, goat cheese, thyme, oregano and pepper; sprinkle over bread. Broil 1 minute longer or until cheese is softened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BRANDY BAKED APPLES
This is a slight adaptation of a wonderful recipe from the chef Simon Rimmer. Baked apples are a lovely desert in the chilly weather, but the addition of exotic fruit and brandy lends them a bit of summer! Quantities are for 2 and prep time does not include soaking the fruit.
Provided by JustEmma
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soak the dried fruit in the brandy (or rum if you're using that) overnight.
- Preheat oven to 300°F and core the cooking apples, leaving them whole and unpeeled.
- Mix the sugar, butter and allspice in to the fruit and brandy mixture then stuff the cavity of the apples with it.
- Put the apples in a dish, cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for a further 10 minutes or until apples are soft.
- Serve with heavy cream or ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.8, Fat 40.6, SaturatedFat 25.6, Cholesterol 106.7, Sodium 294.1, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 35.7, Protein 1
CARAMELIZED ONION, APPLE AND GOAT CHEESE MELTS
Caramelizing onions can be a lesson in patience, but you need to cook these onions for only half the usual time, just enough to break them down and turn them a light golden brown. Once cooked, they make up the bulk of the filling for these sandwiches. Folding the warm onions into the goat cheese softens the cheese, helping it glide easily over the bread. The cheese helps bind everything together, so nothing slips out while the sandwich is toasting in the pan. You can use apples or pears here; either adds some fresh crunch. Seasoned with woody thyme and zippy kalamata olives, this sandwich makes a hearty lunch, or a light supper paired with soup or salad.
Provided by Jerrelle Guy
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, sandwiches, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add the onions and salt and cook, tossing frequently, until the onions turn creamy and golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Add thyme and red-pepper flakes and stir for another 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant. Transfer the onions to a small bowl and stir in the goat cheese and olives.
- Place 4 slices of bread on the counter and divide the onion mixture among them, spreading to the edges. Top with the apple or pear slices, then the remaining bread, pressing down gently to adhere.
- Wipe the same skillet down with a paper towel, then add 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil (or more as needed to coat the bottom of the pan) and heat over medium. Working in batches, if needed, add the sandwiches and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, pressing them gently to compress them as they cook, until the bread is toasted and deeply golden brown. If working in batches, add more olive oil as needed and cook remaining sandwiches. Slice and serve.
BAKED APPLES STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE AND LEEKS
Make and share this Baked Apples Stuffed With Goat Cheese and Leeks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mercy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Place 1 tablespoon butter and leeks in heavy pan; cook, shaking pan and stirring, until leeks begin to turn transparent.
- Add 1 tablespoon water, stir and cover pan.
- Continue cooking until leeks are tender, 10 minutes, adding more water if necessary to prevent leeks from sticking.
- When leeks are cooked, transfer them to bowl and blend inches Add goat cheese and cream.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Gently stuff each apple with an equal amount of the goat-cheese-and-leek mixture, pressing it into cavity and mounding on top.
- Core the apples and remove strip of peel from circumference of each apple (lemon juice will keeping them from oxidizing and discoloring); place apples in baking dish.
- Pour wine around apples, put bay leaf in wine and lightly salt interior of each apple.
- Top each apple with 1/4 of the remaining tablespoon of butter.
- Bake apples in center of oven until tender and cheese is dark golden on top, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Transfer to plates, garnish with parsley and serve immediately as appetizer or side dish.
APPLE, GOAT CHEESE, AND HONEY TARTLETS
Provided by Jill Silverman Hough
Categories Dessert Goat Cheese Apple Honey Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out each puff pastry sheet on lightly floured surface to 11-inch square. Using 5-inch-diameter cookie cutter or bowl, cut out 4 rounds from each pastry sheet, forming 16 rounds total. Divide 8 pastry rounds between prepared baking sheets; pierce rounds all over with fork. Using 3 1/2-inch-diameter cookie cutter or bowl, cut out smaller rounds from center of remaining 8 rounds (reserve 3 1/2-inch rounds for another use), forming eight 5-inch-diameter rings. Brush outer 1-inch edges of 5-inch rounds on baking sheets with beaten egg; top each with 1 pastry ring. Freeze at least 30 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep frozen. Do not thaw before continuing.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix cheese, lemon juice, and salt in bowl; spread mixture inside rings on frozen pastry rounds. Overlap apple slices atop cheese. Mix butter and 1/4 cup honey in small bowl; brush over apples. Sprinkle with allspice. Bake until apples are tender and pastry is golden, about 35 minutes. Place tartlets on plates. Drizzle 1 tablespoon honey over each and serve warm or at room temperature.
CHICKEN WITH APPLES AND GOAT CHEESE
Steps:
- Cut the prepared poblano chile into 1/4-inch-thick strips (rajas); set aside. Mash the garlic and about 1 teaspoon salt together with the side of knife to make a paste; set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with a little salt. In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces lightly on both sides, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per side. Decrease the heat to medium; add the garlic paste and sauté 30 seconds (do not let it burn). Stir in the green chile powder, oregano, and apple cider. Cook, uncovered, until the liquid is reduced to a syrup and the chicken is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat. Slice the chicken breasts into 1/4-inch-thick strips and return the strips to the pan along with the apples and the rajas. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with cheese, and serve immediately or keep warm in the pan until ready to serve.
- To serve, lay the tortillas side by side, open face and overlapping on a platter. Divide the filling equally between the tortillas and top with salsa and garnish. Grab, fold, and eat right away. Or build your own taco: lay a tortilla, open face, in one hand. Spoon on some filling, top with salsa and garnish, fold, and eat right away.
Tips:
- To make the apple mixture, you can use any type of apple you like. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
- If you don't have any brandy, you can substitute apple cider or white wine.
- Be sure to cook the apples until they are tender but still hold their shape.
- When making the goat cheese mixture, you can use any type of goat cheese you like. Fresh goat cheese, chevre, or cream cheese are all good choices.
- If you are using fresh goat cheese, be sure to let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before using.
- To make the crostini, you can use any type of bread you like. Baguette, sourdough, or French bread are all good choices.
- Be sure to toast the crostini until they are golden brown and crispy.
- When assembling the crostini, be sure to spread the goat cheese mixture on the crostini first, then top with the apple mixture.
- You can garnish the crostini with fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or thyme.
Conclusion:
Brandy apples with goat cheese is a delicious and elegant appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet apples, tangy goat cheese, and crispy crostini is sure to please everyone. This recipe is also very easy to make, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
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