Description
With toasted baguette slices, creamy brie, fresh apple slices, and a touch of fig sweetness, this crostini recipe brings balance, texture, and bold flavor to your fall gatherings or weeknight snack spreads.
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette, sliced into ½ inch rounds
- 1 wheel of Brie cheese, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 crisp red apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- ½ cup fig jam or fig preserves
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional for added crunch)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- Olive oil for brushing
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Arrange baguette slices on the baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Toast for 7–8 minutes until crisp and golden.
- While crostini toast, slice apple thinly and cut brie into small squares to fit on each bread slice.
- Remove crostini from oven and spread a small spoonful of fig jam over each. Use a thin layer for balance.
- Place a slice of brie over the jam, followed by an apple slice. Alternate apple types if desired for contrast.
- Return crostini to oven for 4–5 minutes, just until brie softens but doesn’t fully melt.
- Garnish with chopped walnuts, herbs, and cracked pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use firm apples like Honeycrisp for ideal crunch. Brie slices best when slightly warm. For make-ahead prep, keep apple slices in lemon water and store all components separately until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American