This easy-to-make savory appetizer is full of flavor and texture. The crunch from the toasted bread and walnuts combined with the creamy goat cheese is the perfect combo. And a touch of sweetness from the apples and honey make the perfect finishing touches.
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Ingredients
16 slices baguette, ½ inch slices
200g softened goat cheese (about ¾-1 cup)
2 tbsp honey, divided
1 Zebroff Red Delicious Apple, thinly sliced
1 tsp fresh minced thyme leaves
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped walnutsolive oil
ground pepper to taste
sea salt to taste
honey for drizzling
fresh thyme for garnish
Servings16 crostini
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
How To Make It
Make the crostini: Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the ½ inch slices of baguette on the baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil. Bake for 5 minutes, flip and bake for another 5 minutes. Remove the crostini to a serving tray and set aside.
Toast the walnuts: Add the walnuts to the baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Mix the goat cheese: In a small bowl mix together the softened goat cheese with a pinch of pepper and 1 tbsp honey until combined.
Make the apples: Add 1 tbsp butter to a medium frying pan and turn to medium heat. Add the apple slices and cook for 3-5 minutes until just softened. Turn to medium-low heat, add 1 tbsp honey, minced fresh thyme leaves, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine and set aside to cool slightly.
Assemble the crostini: Divide the goat cheese mixture evenly between the 16 crostini, spreading a dollop on each. Next divide honey apple slices between the crostini, on top of the goat cheese layer, followed by fresh thyme leaves for garnish, chopped walnuts and a drizzle of honey if desired.
