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Apple & Goat Cheese Crostini

Honey goat cheese spread on toasted baguette slices and topped with skillet cinnamon apples and chopped pecans make the perfect holiday appetizer!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: appetizer, apple, apple & goat cheese crostini, crostini, goat cheese
Author: Ashley Leonard

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 12 oz. French baguette
  • 4 oz. plain goat cheese
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 2-3 apples Honeycrisp or Fiji
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon ground
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • ¼ cup pecans chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Slice baguette diagonally into ½ inch slices. Lay on baking sheet in a single layer. Brush or drizzle both sides with olive oil and bake 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Place goat cheese and honey in a small bowl. Using a hand mixer, whip until smooth.
  • Slice apples into ½ inch slices. Make 4 cuts around the core, then cut those pieces into slices. Place apples in a skillet with cinnamon, water and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • To assemble, spread a layer of goat cheese onto baguette slice. Top with an apple slice and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Repeat with remaining baguette slices. Place on a serving tray.