Cinnamon Apple Spread for Tea Sandwiches

Submitted by True Texas

"From the Emporia Gazette news article for Fancy-Schmancy finger sandwiches."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 loaf cinnamon-raisin bread
• 2 golden delicious apples
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup salted peanuts, chopped

directions

1. Combine cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer about a minute or until smooth; set aside.
2. Cut each bread slice into a 3-inch round, or if it’s large enough, two rounds at least 2 inches. Use a fruit glass to help.
3. Core apples and cut into seven slices, and brush with orange juice.
4. Spread about a tablespoon of cheese mixture onto each bread round; top with an apple slice.
5. Sprinkle peanuts in center.