Description
Crispy crostini topped with creamy ricotta and sweet caramelized apples — a simple yet elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 tbsp olive oil
2 medium apples, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 tbsp honey (for drizzling)
Fresh thyme or mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
2. Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast until golden, about 8–10 minutes
3. In a skillet, melt butter and add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon
4. Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring, until apples soften and caramelize
5. Spread ricotta cheese over each toasted crostini
6. Top with caramelized apples
7. Drizzle with honey and garnish with thyme or mint
8. Serve immediately
Notes
Best served warm.
You can prepare the apples ahead of time and reheat before assembling.
For extra crunch, sprinkle with chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Caramelized Apple & Ricotta Crostini, Easy Appetizer, Holiday Starter