Whipped Feta Apple Hazelnut Canapés

No gluten? No problem! Create a tasty canapé appetizer on a slice of apple instead of a slice of baguette or cracker. Topped with whipped feta cheese, chopped hazelnuts and drizzled with honey, this finger food will be appreciated by your gluten-free friends.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 medium apples, (a sweet variety like Gala or Honeydrisp)
• 1/4 cup hazelnuts, (chopped and toasted)
• 1 1/2 tbsp honey, (for drizzling)
• 1/4 cup feta cheese
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, (regular or low-fat)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp honey
• sprigs fresh thyme

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepaare hazelnuts: Chop hazelnuts and toast in a dry skillet until lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. 2Whip feta cheese: Combine the Whipped Feta Cheese ingredients in a mini food processor or blender.
3. 3Slice apples: Slice an apple into 1/4 inch thick slices. You have two choices: core the apple and cut the slices so they'll have a hole in the center like a doughnut, or slice "cookies" from the sides of the apple. To prevent browning, rub both sides of each slice with the cut side of a lemon, or toss in a ziplock bag with a teaspoon of lemon juice.
4. 4Spread with cheese: Spread a little of the cheese mixture on each of the apple slices.
5. 5Top with nuts and honey: Top with chopped toasted hazelnuts, drizzle with honey, sprinkle with a few fresh thyme leaves and serve.