Apricot-Stilton Bites

Savory blue cheese and sweet-tart dried apricots combine for an impressive last-minute appetizer for any gathering. Light agave syrup has a sweet, neutral taste, whereas dark agave syrup will add more caramel flavor. If you don’t have agave syrup, you can use honey in its place.

a recipe photo of the Apricot-Stilton Bites
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Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food stylist: Gabriel Greco

Active Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
4 servings
  • These 5-minute bites make an impressive appetizer for gatherings.
  • Blue cheese provides a source of calcium, supporting bone health.
  • If you don't have light or dark agave syrup, you can use honey.
the ingredients to make the Apricot-Stilton Bites

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food stylist: Gabriel Greco

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue Stilton cheese (1 oz.)

  • 12 dried apricot halves

  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachios

  • 1 tablespoon agave syrup

  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Directions

  1. Place 1 teaspoon cheese on each apricot; top each with 1/2 teaspoon pistachios. Drizzle evenly with agave. Sprinkle evenly with thyme.

    a step in making the Apricot-Stilton Bites

    Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food stylist: Gabriel Greco

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

183 Calories
12g Fat
12g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 topped apricots
Calories 183
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 8g 17%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Vitamin A 88µg
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 1mg 5%
Folate 17µg
Vitamin K 3µg
Sodium 406mg 18%
Calcium 189mg 15%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 4%
Potassium 256mg 5%
Zinc 1mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.