Description
Apple crostini is a simple yet elegant appetizer featuring crisp toasted baguette slices topped with creamy cheese, fresh apple slices, and a drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze. The perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy makes it a beautiful and delicious choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 French baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
2 apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji), thinly sliced
8 oz cream cheese, goat cheese, or brie
2 tbsp honey or balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
¼ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional, for garnish)
1 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent browning)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Meanwhile, slice the apples thinly and toss them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Spread a generous layer of cheese on each toasted baguette slice—cream cheese for smoothness, goat cheese for tang, or brie for richness.
- Top each crostini with a few apple slices, then drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts and garnish with thyme or rosemary if desired.
- Serve immediately while crisp, or at room temperature.
Notes
Use blue cheese with balsamic glaze for a bold, savory variation.
Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over apples before drizzling with honey for a fall-inspired touch.
Swap apples for pears and honey for maple syrup for a brunch version.
Lightly toast nuts before topping for added crunch and aroma.
Assemble just before serving to keep the crostini crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / European Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
