Description
A delightful appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with creamy brie, crisp apple slices, crunchy walnuts, and a sweet and spiced maple cinnamon butter.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 4 oz brie cheese, thinly sliced
- 1 large apple (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon until well combined. Spread a thin layer of the maple cinnamon butter onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Top each crostini with a slice of brie, a few apple slices, and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts.
- Return crostini to the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the brie is slightly melted.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with a pinch of salt if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.