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Crostini with apple slices and melted cheddar cheese.

Apple Crostini Appetizer

This Apple Crostini Appetizer has sweet cinnamon apples and sharp cheddar cheese atop a thin, toasted slice of a chewy baguette. This flavor combination is one that will have you coming back for just one more. This is a perfect appetizer to bring to a gathering to share with others. They taste amazing and look pretty too!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 16 crostini
Calories 96 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 slices thinkly sliced baguette
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Flake salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small bowl in the microwave.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Place bread on a baking sheet and lightly brush each slice with the melted butter.
    16 slices thinkly sliced baguette
  • Bake in prepared oven for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • In a large frying pan, melt butter on medium heat. Add apple, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove from the heat and let cool, slightly.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced, ¼ cup sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, Juice of ½ lemon
  • To assemble crostini, place apple slices on top of each piece of toasted bread. Top with shredded cheese. Place under broiler for about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with flake salt and serve warm.
    Flake salt, 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 9.5gProtein: 3.8gFat: 5.5gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 6.5gCalcium: 104mg
Keyword apple, cheddar, crostini, pumpernickerl
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