Goat Cheese Stuffed Apricots

Holiday parties are beginning to happen left and right - it’s the best and busiest time of year! These stuffed apricots are packed with holiday flavor and are guaranteed to be the highlight of your party or dinner hors d'oeuvre list. PRO TIP: These make a great little snack for when the chaos dies down a little too!

INGREDIENTS

• Dried apricots

• 4 oz goat cheese

• 1 tbsp of honey

• Chiffonade fresh basil

• Pinch of black pepper

• Salt (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Blanch the dried apricots in boiling water until soft and puffed up. Peel open the apricots to create a space for the goat cheese mixture. Mix all other ingredients together and fill a large ziplock bag with the mixture. Cut a hole in the corner and pipe the cheese mixture in the apricots. Plate with fresh basil and serve at room temperature. Happy Holidays!