Apples On Horseback

Apple Devils On Horseback is an impressive holiday apple appetizer recipe thats big on appearance and flavor. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes.

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 90kcal

16 thin slices Pancetta
1 Pink Lady apple peeled and cut into 16 wedges
3 ounces Cheddar or Manchego cheese sliced ¼ inch thick and cut into 2-by-½-inch sticks.
16 2-inch rosemary sprigs or toothpicks for skewers

Rinse and dry the apple. Cut the apple into 16 wedges.
Arrange the pancetta slices on a work surface and place an apple wedge and a cheese stick in the center of each slice. Roll them up nice and snug, pulling the meat around the cheese and apple.
Secure each by spearing it with the stick end of a cleaned stalk of rosemary, making sure it goes through the cheese and apple.
Heat a large skillet stovetop that's been sprayed with cooking spray. Add the Apples on Horseback. Cook until the pancetta is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted, turning occasionally. This will take 5 to 6 minutes. Serve hot.

Tips For Success:

For even cooking, apple slices should be cut very uniformly. Use a sharp knife to pare the apple, then slice. Using an apple slicer to make this an easy task.
Make sure to turn often while cooking. This will help the pancetta to become evenly crisp.
When cooking, watch this appetizer closely. You don't want to overcook the pancetta to an over-crisp stage to where it becomes leathery.