Caramelized Apple Ricotta Crostini (Printer-Friendly)
Crisp toasted baguette topped with creamy ricotta and warmly spiced caramelized apples.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Crostini
01 -
1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch thick pieces
02 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Ricotta Spread
03 -
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
04 -
1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon honey
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Pinch of salt
→ Caramelized Apples
07 -
2 medium Gala apples, sliced
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Pinch freshly ground black pepper
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Splash of pure vanilla extract
→ Finishing
14 -
Drizzle of pure maple syrup
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush both sides lightly with olive oil, and bake 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.
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Combine ricotta, lemon zest, honey, and salt in a bowl. Whip with a fork until light and creamy. Chill until ready to use.
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apple slices and cook 2 to 3 minutes until beginning to soften. Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, and vanilla. Cook, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Spread ricotta mixture generously on toasted crostini. Top with caramelized apples. Finish with a light drizzle of maple syrup just before serving.
# Additional Suggestions:
01 -
Use day-old baguette for optimal crunch and whip ricotta for an ultra-smooth texture.
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Cool caramelized apples slightly before assembly to prevent sogginess.
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Maple syrup drizzle applied with a squeeze bottle creates neat presentation.