Description
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.
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
- Preheat your oven to 375F (190C).
- To fry the sage, add 2 tbsp butter to a large hot pan over medium heat.
- Once it’s almost melted, add the sage making sure the leaves aren’t overlapping too much.
- Fry the sage for 2-5 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping the sage leaves if possible. Be careful not to burn the butter.
- 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.
- Lay your sliced baguette on a large baking sheet and spray with cooking oil.
- Toast in the oven for 5 minutes.
- 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.
- Take the baguette out of the oven, rub it with the clove of garlic and lay the brie slices on each slice.
- Return to the oven for another 3-5 minutes just until the brie is melted.
- Drain the apples and add 2 slices to each crostini.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and fried sage leaves, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- 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.
