The savory stuffed apricots are a delicious and quick appetizer to prepare, perfect for serving even on Ferragosto. A recipe with a delightful sweet and savory contrast, pleasing to the eye and delightful to taste. They are prepared in just a few minutes and require no cooking.
Of course, the most important thing is to choose well-ripe but still firm apricots. The filling consists of fresh spreadable cheese and chopped chives, which you can replace with arugula. To fill the apricots, I used a piping bag, but you can also use two teaspoons. Then decorate with pan-roasted speck and some honey. The combination of fruit, cheese, and honey will be a real treat for this delightful appetizer.
The taste of these stuffed apricots is truly unique and perfect if you want to serve a simple yet impressive appetizer. Now, follow me into the kitchen, because the savory stuffed apricots will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3 people
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 225.67 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 11.44 (g) of which sugars 9.56 (g)
- Proteins 14.83 (g)
- Fat 13.96 (g) of which saturated 1.50 (g)of which unsaturated 2.74 (g)
- Fibers 1.42 (g)
- Sodium 1,029.87 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 180 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 3 apricots
- 3.5 oz robiola cheese
- 2.5 oz diced speck
- honey (to taste)
- chives (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Tools
- Bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Piping Bag
Steps
First, wash the apricots and dry them with paper towels. Then cut them in half and remove the pit. Separately, sauté the speck in a non-stick pan without adding oil. Let it sauté over low heat until it becomes crispy and reaches an amber color. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the cheese with chopped chives, salt, and pepper until you obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture.
Then put the cheese cream into a piping bag and fill the apricot cavities. As an alternative to the piping bag, you can fill the apricots using two teaspoons. Form quenelles and place them in the apricot cavities. Then add some previously sautéed speck and some honey
The no-bake stuffed apricots are ready! Decorate with chives if you like and serve.
Variations and Tips
The stuffed apricots can be stored in the refrigerator for a day in a container with a lid. If you prefer, you can also skip sautéing the speck in the pan and add slices folded into roses. You can also replace the speck with salami or prosciutto.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What fruit can I use instead of apricots?
You can replace apricots with peaches, which are also suitable for these preparations.
Can I substitute robiola cheese?
Yes, you can substitute robiola with another creamy cheese of your choice
How can I use apricot pits?
Apricot pits are perfect for filling sachets or fragrant bags to keep in closets.
