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    Home » Appetizers » Whipped Feta Apple Hazelnut Crostini without bread

    Whipped Feta Apple Hazelnut Crostini without bread

    Published: Oct 12, 2019 · Modified: Oct 19, 2019 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 4 Comments

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    Similar to crostini appetizers, these Whipped Feta Apple Hazelnut Canapés are crostini appetizers without the bread! Gluten-free finger food that is absolutely delicious.

    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, toasted hazelnuts and drizzled with honey, this delicious finger food appetizer will be appreciated by your gluten-free friends.

    an apple slice topped with whipped feta cheese, chopped hazelnuts and honey.
    Apple Hazelnut Crostini--without the bread!

    Whipped Feta Apple Hazelnut Canapés: my newest gluten-free finger food creation!

    If you've been a reader of mine for a while, you'll know that I love to create finger food appetizers. Crostini appetizers are a favourite of mine. It's fun to dream up different combinations to top a small slice of toasted baguette.

    While I use a wheat or multi-grain baguette when serving my friends, I often use a gluten-free baguette for myself or those who are following a gluten-free diet. You'll find lots of crostini appetizer ideas in this 5 Tips for Making Crostini Ultimate Guide.

    But this recipe for Whipped Feta Apple Hazelnut Crostini is made without bread! An apple slice makes a perfectly delicious firm base for all those yummy toppings.

    an apple crostini with hazelnuts and honey

    🛒 Ingredients

    Ready to make this gluten-free apple hazelnut canapé? You'll find a complete list of ingredients with amounts when you scroll down to the recipe card below.

    apples: any variety of sweet apple will be best in this appetizer recipe

    hazelnuts: chopped and toasted to bring out their earthy flavour

    honey: adds a natural sweetness, and acts as the "glue" to hold everything together

    whipped feta spread: an amazing spread made with feta and cream cheese and flavoured with lemon, honey and thyme.

    Whipped Feta Apple Hazelnut canapés on apple slices

    🔪 Step-by-step instructions

    1. First, make the Whipped Feta Spread. Combine equal parts of feta cheese and cream cheese in a mini food processor or blender. Flavour it with a little lemon juice, lemon zest and honey and blend until smooth and creamy.
    2. Next, spread this whipped feta cheese mixture on sweet apple slices, top with chopped toasted hazelnuts,and finally, drizzle with honey.
    3. So simple, so delicious, and best of all, gluten-free!

    ❓What kind of apple is should I use?

    A sweet variety is best for this apple crostini so it will contrast with the salty feta cheese. Try Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady, or other sweet variety available where you live.

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    If you love making finger foods like these Apple Hazelnut Canapés, you've come to the right site, because I do too! I have several recipes for crostini appetizers and small bites. These party snack recipes might be what you're looking for!

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    Whipped Feta Apple Hazelnut Crostini with thyme sprigs

    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.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Toasting Hazelnuts: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 72kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 2 medium apples, a sweet variety like Gala or Honeydrisp
    • ¼ cup hazelnuts, chopped and toasted
    • 1 ½ tablespoon honey, for drizzling

    Whipped Feta Cheese

    • ¼ cup feta cheese
    • ¼ cup cream cheese, regular or low-fat
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • sprigs fresh thyme

    Instructions

    • Chop hazelnuts and toast in a dry skillet until lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
    • Combine the Whipped Feta Cheese ingredients in a mini food processor or blender.
    • Slice an apple into ¼ 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.
    • Spread a little of the cheese mixture on each of the apple slices.
    • Top with chopped toasted hazelnuts, drizzle with honey, sprinkle with a few fresh thyme leaves and serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1canapé | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Adina

      October 15, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      They were great. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        October 15, 2020 at 1:20 pm

        You're welcome, Adina! Thanks for letting me know you liked them!

        Reply
    2. Denise

      November 14, 2019 at 8:52 pm

      5 stars
      A great idea to use apple slices as a base! I made these for my last party so that I'd have something for my friends who are gluten-free. They're so good!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        November 14, 2019 at 9:01 pm

        Thanks! I love that crisp apple "cookie" base!

        Reply

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