Description
A sweet and savory appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with creamy ricotta, sautéed apples, rosemary-infused honey, and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey and rosemary sprig. Warm over low heat for 5-7 minutes, then remove rosemary and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apple slices and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Spread a generous layer of ricotta on each toasted baguette slice. Top with warm apple slices and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Drizzle each crostini with rosemary honey, season with black pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.