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Apple and Thyme Bites

Name: Apple and Thyme Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup maple syrup; 2 large fresh thyme sprigs (, plus more for serving); 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (, plus more for serving); Vegan crackers of choice ((I like Breton and Melba toast)); Spreadable vegan cheese ((cashew or cream cheese)); 1-2 Cosmic Crisp apples (, thinly sliced); Chopped pecans (, for serving, optional)

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Fall, Winter, Christmas/Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, Savory Bites

GF NF RSF

20 mins Prep: 15 mins Cook: 5 mins

Serves 12

These bites are made with Cosmic Crisp Apples, which are sweet, crisp, and simply perfect to serve in various amuse-bouches during the holidays! They also feature vegan cheese, fresh thyme, black pepper, and a luscious thyme-infused maple syrup.

Ingredients

Thyme-Infused Maple Syrup

1/3 cup maple syrup
2 large fresh thyme sprigs , plus more for serving
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper , plus more for serving

Bites

Vegan crackers of choice (I like Breton and Melba toast)
Spreadable vegan cheese (cashew or cream cheese)
1-2 Cosmic Crisp apples , thinly sliced
Chopped pecans , for serving, optional

Prepare the syrup

Step 1
Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Strain through a fine mesh strainer and let cool completely.

Assemble the crackers

Step 1
Top each cracker with spreadable vegan cheese and a few slices of Cosmic Crisp apples.
Step 2
Drizzle the crackers with the Thyme-Infused Maple Syrup and garnish with extra fresh thyme, black pepper, and chopped pecans, if desired. Enjoy!

Common Questions & Swaps

Replace the Cosmic Crisp apples with Honeycrisp apples.