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Toasted baguette slices with melted brie, apple slices, fried sage, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze on a large white serving platter.

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Apple Brie Crostini

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This Apple Brie Crostini is a delicious appetizer, perfect for fall and winter, and especially the holiday season! These little brie bites are crispy, cheesy, savory, and a little sweet. They're easy to make, simple but fancy, and perfect for a crowd.

  • Total Time25 minutes
  • Yield4-6 1x
  • DietVegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Handful of fresh sage, stems removed*
  • 1 baguette, cut into 1/4-1/2 inch slices
  • Avocado oil in a spray bottle (or 1-2 tbsp cooking oil)
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 180-200g brie cheese (1 round, 7 oz), cut into small slices (to fit the baguette, approx. 2 inch)
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, stems removed
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375F (190C).
  2. To fry the sage, add 2 tbsp butter to a large hot pan over medium heat.
  3. Once it’s almost melted, add the sage making sure the leaves aren’t overlapping too much.
  4. Fry the sage for 2-5 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping the sage leaves if possible. Be careful not to burn the butter.
  5. Take the sage leaves out and lay them out in a single layer on a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside. You can save the brown sage butter for pasta or other dishes.
  6. Lay your sliced baguette on a large baking sheet and spray with cooking oil.
  7. Toast in the oven for 5 minutes.
  8. While the baguette is in the oven, thinly slice your apple and add it to a bowl with water and 1 tsp of lemon juice. This will prevent the apple from browning.
  9. Take the baguette out of the oven, rub it with the clove of garlic and lay the brie slices on each slice.
  10. Return to the oven for another 3-5 minutes just until the brie is melted.
  11. Drain the apples and add 2 slices to each crostini.
  12. Garnish with fresh thyme and fried sage leaves, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
  13. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Fried sage: Make sure your sage is thoroughly dried. If the leaves are a little wet, they won’t crisp up as well.

Storing: The finished crostini can be stored in the fridge for up to 2-3 days but it’s best enjoyed right away. The baguette will lose its crispiness in the fridge but it can be re-toasted in the oven if desired (without the apple). Do not freeze.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

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