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herring apple spread

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Gail Eischeid
Bellevue, NE

I tried this recipe as an appetizer, but like it as sandwich spread too! I wanted a unique appetizer for my parents 60th Wedding Anniversary Party. It was a BIG HIT!! :)Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 6 to 8
prep time 15 Min

Ingredients For herring apple spread

  • 16 oz
    pickled herring
  • 1 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice concentrate
  • 1 md
    onion, white
  • 1 c
    celery stalks
  • 1/2 c
    water chestnuts
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 2 md
    apples

How To Make herring apple spread

  • 1
    Drain Herring and dice into bite-size pieces. Minced Onion, chopped Celery, Water Chestnuts, and Apples into bite-size pieces. Whip Sour Cream until it stands in soft peaks. Blend Sour Cream with Herring and ingredients. Blend well. Chill before serving. Serve on Lettuce Leaves and/or with crackers, bread.
  • 2
    Makes 6 to 8 servings. COOING TIP: I like to use 1 each of Granny Smith Apple and Roma Apple. This adds color and flavor to the appetizer. Sometimes, I substitute Green Onions for the White Onion.
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