Fried apples with goat's cheese, sage and blackberries
Fried apples with creamy goat's cheese, crisp sage and fresh blackberries. A simple dish with a lovely balance of sweet, salty and fresh flavours that works perfectly as an elegant starter.
A simple starter with plenty of flavour
Fried apples are a good example of how a few ingredients can create a dish with plenty of character. When the apples are fried until golden in butter with sage, they become soft and lightly caramelised, while the goat's cheese melts slightly and adds a creamy contrast.
The fresh blackberries add a slight tartness that balances the mild cheese and sweet apples. If you would like a little extra depth, finish the dish with a few drops of truffle oil just before serving.
For this recipe, a ZERO frying pan 26 cm is an ideal choice, as it provides even heat so the apples develop a lovely golden crust. A sharp chef's knife also makes it easy to core the apples and cut them into even slices. A walnut chopping board also provides a stable work surface for tasks such as coring and slicing the apples.
Recipe for fried apples with goat's cheese, sage and blackberries
Serves: 4
Preparation: 10 min.
Cooking: 10-12 min.
Total time: approx. 20-22 min.
Ingredients
- 3 apples
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 bunch of sage
- 200 g goat's cheese
- 12 blackberries
- Truffle oil, optional
Method
- Core the apples and cut them into slices approx. 2-3 cm thick.
- Melt the butter in a pan over low heat and add the sage leaves. Let them simmer for approx. 5 minutes.
- Increase to medium heat and fry the apples until golden on one side.
- Turn the apple slices over and place a slice of goat's cheese on each.
- Continue frying for 2-4 minutes until the cheese is slightly soft.
- Serve with halved blackberries and drizzle with a little truffle oil if desired.
- The dish can be served as a starter.
Tips for serving at its best
Fry the apples over medium heat so they develop a lovely golden surface without losing their shape.
If using truffle oil, wait until just before serving to add it. This preserves its aroma best.
Why do apples and goat's cheese go so well together?
The gentle sweetness of the fried apples and the creamy goat's cheese create a classic flavour combination. The sage adds aromatic depth, while the blackberries provide a fresh contrast that brings the dish together.
Can you use other fruits?
Yes, you can easily vary the dish with other fruits. Pears are an ideal alternative to apples, and peaches or figs also go well with the creamy goat's cheese and aromatic sage. This makes it easy to adapt the dish to the season or the fruit you have to hand.
A starter with just a few ingredients
This recipe shows how much flavour you can get from just a few ingredients. With apples, butter, sage, goat's cheese and blackberries, you have an elegant dish that is quick to make and looks lovely when served.
Serving
Serve the fried apples immediately, while they are still warm and the cheese is soft. The fresh blackberries add both colour and freshness, while a few drops of truffle oil can give the dish an extra aromatic finish.
The dish is particularly well suited to being a light starter, allowing the simple ingredients to take centre stage.
