Balsamic-Glazed Fruit and Goat Cheese Skewers

Makes4 servings
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes

Ingredients
Directions

Ingredients

Herbed Goat Cheese

8 oz. plain goat cheese at room temperature
1 tbs. plus 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice (zest lemon first and reserve)
1 tbs. honey
Pinch sea salt
1 tbs. lemon zest
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
¼ cup unsalted pistachios

Fruit Skewers

1 large peach, pitted and cut into eight wedges
1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3 tsp. honey, divided
⅛ tsp. ground cinnamon
6 oz. blackberries
Pinch black pepper
16 presoaked 3-inch cocktail skewers

Balsamic Glaze

1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 star anise

Directions

Prepare the goat cheese:

STEP 1

Place the goat cheese in a medium bowl and add the lemon juice, honey, and pinch of salt.

STEP 2

Use a fork to thoroughly combine, then roll the goat cheese into 16 even balls.

STEP 3

Place the lemon zest, parsley, mint, and pistachios in a food processor, and pulse until the mixture is the consistency of breadcrumbs.

STEP 4

Pour the nut mixture onto a plate, then roll the goat cheese balls in the mixture and refrigerate.

Prepare the fruit:

STEP 1

In a small bowl, combine the oil, 1 teaspoon of the honey, and the cinnamon; add the peaches and toss to coat the wedges evenly.

STEP 2

Grill for two to three minutes on each side, then cut each grilled wedge in half to make 16 pieces.

STEP 3

In another small bowl, combine the blackberries, remaining honey, and black pepper, and allow to macerate while you prepare the glaze.

Prepare the glaze:

STEP 1

Combine the balsamic vinegar and star anise in a small saucepan over low heat, and simmer for eight to 10 minutes until reduced by about half.

Prepare the skewers:

STEP 1

For each skewer, place a goat cheese ball on top, two berries in the middle, and a peach piece on the bottom.

STEP 2

Arrange on a plate and drizzle glaze over the top.

STEP 3

Keep skewers refrigerated until serving.

Nutritional information

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