Apple Crostini
This recipe came about when I was looking for a light and easy fruit dessert. It straddles the line between appetizer and dessert. Technically, crostini are served before a meal, but this sweet variation also works as a light dessert. It’s especially good for people who say they don’t want dessert. Who can resist trying at least one when a platter is passed around?
Apple Crostini
This Apple Crostini recipe offers a delightful twist on a classic appetizer, making it a versatile option for both starters and light desserts. With toasted baguette, sautéed apples, and cheddar, it's a perfect bite-sized treat that will charm anyone who claims to resist dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced
- Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large apple, or 2 small apples, peeled, cored and finely diced
- Honey, to taste
- Cinnamon
- Salt, to taste
- 1 splash apple brandy, liqueur or lemon juice
- Thin slices of cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the baguette into thin slices, brush with olive oil and place on a large baking sheet. Toast until lightly golden, about 7 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the diced apples. Sauté until just beginning to soften, a few minutes. Add a drizzle of honey, cinnamon and salt to taste. Add a splash of your favorite apple brandy, liqueur or lemon juice and stir to combine, sautéing for a few more minutes, until the flavors are combined and the apples are tender. Remove from heat.
- Top the toasted baguette slices with the cooked apple and a small thin slice of cheddar and pop it back into the oven for 1–2 minutes to melt slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
