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Roasted Apricots with Honey Cheese Spread Recipe

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4.7 from 116 reviews
  • Author: Jack
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A delightful and easy-to-make dessert or appetizer featuring caramelized roasted apricots paired with creamy apricot honey fromage blanc, served on sliced baguette or crackers. The roasting process enhances the natural sweetness and flavor of the apricots, complemented by fresh thyme and a touch of honey or sugar for a perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Ingredients

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Apricots and Roasting

  • 6 large fresh apricots, cut into halves and quarters
  • ½ cup sugar or honey
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme

Cheese Spread and Serving

  • 8 oz Apricot Honey Fromage Blanc
  • Sliced baguette or crackers for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for roasting the apricots.
  2. Prepare the apricots: Cut the fresh apricots into a mix of halves and quarters to create varied textures in the finished dish.
  3. Toss apricots with sugar or honey: In a deeper baking dish or a cast iron pan, add ½ cup of sugar or honey and toss the cut apricots with it, allowing them to sit while the oven heats up to absorb the sweetness.
  4. Roast the apricots: Place the baking dish with apricots and thyme sprigs into the preheated oven and roast for 10 to 15 minutes until they are caramelized and tender.
  5. Prepare the fromage blanc: Bring the apricot honey fromage blanc to room temperature by leaving it out for at least 30 minutes before serving; this enhances its spreadability and flavor.
  6. Assemble and serve: Spread the fromage blanc on a serving plate, top it evenly with the warm roasted apricots, and serve alongside sliced baguette or crackers for a delightful snack or dessert experience.

Notes

  • Using a cast iron pan for roasting helps achieve better caramelization on the apricots.
  • Letting the cheese spread come to room temperature makes it easier to spread and improves flavor.
  • Feel free to substitute sugar with honey depending on your sweetness preference.
  • Fresh thyme adds an aromatic and mildly savory contrast to the sweet apricots.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-inspired

Keywords: roasted apricots, fromage blanc, apricot honey cheese spread, easy dessert, baked fruit spread, apricot appetizer, sweet and savory, fall dessert

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