Nutty Gorgonzola Apple Rings

N ut t y G o rg o n z o l a Apple Rings

Ingredients Spicy Candied Walnuts 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract Dash of salt Dash of Red Pepper 4 oz. whipped cream cheese 2 Tbsp. dark honey 2 tart green and/or red apples, sliced ½ lemon, juiced ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese (1 ounce) ½ cup Spicy Candied Walnuts

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Line a baking sheet with the Silicone Baking Sheet with Rim; set aside. 3. In a small bowl stir together the coarsely chopped walnuts, packed brown sugar, vanilla, salt and crushed red pepper. 4. Spread nut mixture on the Silicone Baking Sheet with Rim. 5. Bake about 10 minutes or until nuts are toasted, stirring twice. Cool. 6. Put cream cheese and honey in the SuperSonic Chopper Extra.

Cover with SuperSonic Chopper Extra Whip Accessory and turn handle until stiff peaks form. Set aside. 7. Brush both sides of apple rings with lemon juice to prevent browning. 8. Spread Cream cheese mixture over apples. 9. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese and Spicy Candied Walnuts. Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 2 hours.