Apple Season Meets Savory S'mores: A Perfect Pairing
Savory S'mores: A Gourmet Adventure
If you’re looking to elevate your snacking with a unique twist on the classic s’more, we have just the recipe for you! Combining rich cheeses, savory salami, and sweet fig spread, this savory s'more is perfect for entertaining or simply indulging yourself.
The Flavor Symphony
Landana 1000 Aged Gouda: Nutty and Bold
This aged gouda is the star of the show, bringing a nutty richness and delightful crunch. Its complex flavor profile serves as a perfect base for our savory s’mores.Wensleydale Abbot's Gold Cheddar with Caramelized Onions: Sweet and Savory
The Wensleydale with caramelized onions adds a sweet, creamy layer that beautifully complements the gouda. It offers a perfect balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.Cabot Creamery Vermont 9-Month Sharp Cheddar: Bold and Zesty
This sharp cheddar provides a bold kick, cutting through the richness of the other cheeses. Its sharpness adds depth and rounds out the flavor profile beautifully.Dalmatia Fig Spread: Sweet Elegance
The fig spread introduces a hint of sweetness that contrasts perfectly with the savory components, creating a delightful harmony of flavors.Firehook Multigrain Crackers: Crunchy Base
These hearty crackers serve as the ideal foundation for your savory s'mores, providing a satisfying crunch that holds all the delicious ingredients together.Apple Slices: Fresh and Crisp
Fresh apple slices add a refreshing crunch and a touch of sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor experience. I used Pink Lady apples this time around, and they were AMAZING!Alef Salami: Savory and Spicy
Lastly, Alef salami introduces a savory, slightly spicy element that rounds out this gourmet treat, making each bite irresistible.
Assembling Your Savory S'mores
Ingredients:
Landana 1000 aged gouda, sliced
Wensleydale Abbot's Gold cheddar with caramelized onions, sliced
Cabot Creamery Vermont 9-month sharp cheddar, sliced
Dalmatia fig spread
Firehook multigrain crackers
Fresh apple slices
Alef salami, sliced
Instructions:
Prep the Ingredients: Slice all your cheeses and salami, and have your apple slices ready for assembly. Lay out the Firehook crackers on a plate so guests can easily grab them as they finish roasting their cheese.
Prepare Your Roasting Stick: Take a sturdy roasting stick and skewer one piece of each cheese—Landana aged gouda, Wensleydale Abbot's Gold cheddar, Cabot sharp cheddar—and a slice of Alef salami.
Hold Over the Fire: Carefully hold the skewer over an open flame, rotating it slowly. Allow the cheese to melt slightly, creating a deliciously gooey texture. You won’t need to roast this “cheese kabob” for long; just warm it enough to get melty.
Watch for Perfection: Keep an eye on the cheese to avoid burning. You want it just beginning to melt, adding a wonderful depth of flavor to your savory s'mores.
Create the S’more: Place the melty, gooey cheese on a Firehook cracker.
Fresh and Sweet: Add a couple of apple slices on top of the cheese.
Finish with Fig Spread: Finally, spread a small amount of Dalmatia fig spread on another Firehook multigrain cracker and place it on top to complete your savory s'more.
Enjoying Your Gourmet Creation
These savory snacks are perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night in. The combination of rich cheeses, savory salami, and the sweet hint of fig spread will leave your taste buds dancing. Serve them as an appetizer, a snack, or even as part of a charcuterie board for a delightful culinary experience.
Conclusion
Transforming the classic concept of s'mores into a savory delight is easier than you think! With the combination of Landana 1000 aged gouda, Wensleydale Abbot's Gold cheddar with caramelized onions, Cabot Creamery sharp cheddar, fig spread, Firehook crackers, apple slices, and Alef salami, you can create a gourmet snack that’s sure to impress. Gather your ingredients and dive into this savory adventure—you won’t be disappointed!
