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Three Last Minute Appetizers

Last‑Minute Holiday Appetizers Featuring Honey


When holiday hosting season hits, easy, crowd‑pleasing recipes are pure gold. Honey isn’t just sweet on toast it’s a versatile ingredient that elevates appetizers with natural honey flavor, balancing savory bites with a festive touch. Here are three simple holiday appetizer ideas that use honey to add sweet warmth, rich complexity, and beautiful glaze, ideal for last‑minute entertaining!



1. Honey & Herb Goat Cheese Crostini

Why We Love It:

A quick, elegant starter that pairs creamy goat cheese with the sweetness of honey and fresh herbs — perfect for grazing platters or welcome bites.

Ingredients:

  • Baguette slices, toasted

  • 4 oz goat cheese, softened

  • 1–2 Tbsp Wisconsin Bee Company Honey

  • Fresh rosemary or thyme

  • Cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Spread goat cheese onto toasted baguette slices.

  2. Drizzle with Honey.

  3. Top with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper.

  4. Serve immediately.



2. Honey‑Glazed Sausage Bites with Mustard Dipping Sauce

Why We Love It:

Sweet and savory, these easy sausage bites are a party favorite and the honey glaze takes them over the top.

Ingredients:

  • Cocktail sausages (pre‑cooked)

  • ½ cup Wisconsin Bee Company Honey BBQ Sauce

  • 2 Tbsp Wisconsin Bee Company Jalapeño Honey Mustard

  • Optional sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. Warm sausages in a skillet.

  2. Mix Honey BBQ Sauce and Jalapeño Honey Mustard in a bowl.

  3. Toss sausages in the honey glaze until evenly coated.

  4. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve warm with extra honey mustard on the side.



3. Honey‑Citrus Shrimp Skewers

Why We Love It:

Light, refreshing, and festive honey brings out the citrus notes in this elegant seafood skewer.

Ingredients:

  • Large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • Zest and juice of 1 orange

  • 2 Tbsp Wisconsin Bee Company Honey

  • Olive oil, salt, pepper

  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Whisk orange juice, zest, Honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  2. Marinate shrimp for 10–15 minutes.

  3. Thread onto skewers and grill or broil 2–3 minutes per side.

  4. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra citrus honey drizzle.



Tips for Holiday Entertaining with Honey

  • Display with honey: Small honey jars or mini honey pots are beautiful on cheese and charcuterie boards.

  • Balance sweet & savory: Use honey to soften spicy or salty appetizers (like honey + jalapeño mustard on sausage bites).

  • Label local: Guests love knowing that the honey is locally made perfect for farm‑to‑table holiday menus and supporting local brands.


Honey is one of the most versatile natural ingredients for holiday appetizers, pairing beautifully with herbs, citrus, cheeses, and meats alike. These three quick ideas are not only delicious but easy to prepare, perfect for last‑minute hosts and food lovers alike.

From our hive to your holiday table, cheers to sweet, simple, unforgettable bites!

 
 
 

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