Apple & Brie Crostini with Scorching Honey

If you happen to’re on the lookout for the right fall appetizer that almost anybody will love, then look no additional — your lady made you apple and brie crostini layered with prosciutto, zippy arugula, black pepper and a drizzle of my new favourite factor on earth: HOT HONEY.

This crostini was impressed by one in all my favourite espresso outlets right here in Chicago, which additionally occurs to make ridiculously good cookies and sandwiches. Just a few years in the past I made a decision to take their new sandwich and rework it into an easy-to-make crostini that may blow ya thoughts. Plus they solely take about quarter-hour to throw collectively!

The flavour combo is completely candy, slightly savory, slightly spicy, and completely superb. Good for fall get-togethers and to maintain in your again pocket for when the vacations roll round!

Apple & brie crostini elements

You’ll solely want a handful of elements to make these scrumptious, straightforward apple and brie crostini. The new honey really makes them out-of-this-world scrumptious, so don’t skip it! Right here’s what you want:

French baguette: the bottom of the crostini that may maintain up the entire yummy toppings and will get good and toasted.
Brie cheese: we’re utilizing gooey and scrumptious brie on this recipe as a result of the flavour pairs completely with the apple, prosciutto and honey.
Apple: I like to make use of a honeycrisp or granny smith apple for a pleasant juicy crunch.
Prosciutto: love the candy and savory combo these crostini have because of prosciutto. Bacon would even be superb!
Arugula: for a little bit of zippy peppery freshness and to make the crostini further fairly.

What’s scorching honey?

Scorching honey is precisely what it feels like: spicy honey! My model simply requires honey and slightly of your favourite scorching sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to make the new honey. You then’ll get it heat and drizzle it on these crostini. SO GOOD.

Belief me you’re going to wish to put this scorching honey on every little thing — from sandwiches to your morning avocado toast.

Apple and brie crostini in 4 straightforward steps

Prep your bread. Preheat the oven to 375 levels F. Line a giant baking sheet with parchment paper and place baguette slices on prime. If you happen to can’t match all of them, you’ll want to make use of two baking sheets.
Bake it up. Add slices of brie cheese to every crostini and bake for 7-9 minutes or till the cheese is sweet and melted.
Assemble the crostini. High with an apple slice, a chunk of prosciutto, and some items of arugula.
Drizzle & serve. Make the new honey within the microwave, then drizzle it over the crostini and serve them up!

Customise these apple & brie crostini

These straightforward apple and brie crostini are nice for customizing to your style preferences! Right here’s what I can advocate when it comes to ingredient swaps:

Select your cheese. If you happen to’re not a fan of brie, be at liberty to make use of fontina, havarti or gruyere.
Combine up your fruit. Attempt pear slices, contemporary figs, pomegranate seeds, and even your favourite jam.
Preserve them vegetarian. Merely go away off the prosciutto.

Find out how to prep crostini forward of time

I wouldn’t advocate absolutely making the crostini forward of time, however you may slice your baguette and brie slices a day or two forward in order that they’re a breeze to assemble!

You may also be at liberty to make your scorching honey forward of time so to drizzle and serve the crostini shortly.

Storing suggestions

These straightforward apple and brie crostini are actually greatest when loved the day of (and particularly heat), however when you’ve got any leftovers be at liberty to retailer them within the fridge. Be at liberty to take pleasure in any leftovers chilly, at room temp, or re-warmed within the oven.

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I hope you like these apple & brie crostini with scorching honey! If you happen to make it make sure to go away a remark and a ranking so I understand how you preferred it. Take pleasure in, xo!