Caramelized Onion and Apple Crostini

Name: Caramelized Onion and Apple Crostini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp Canola Oil; 2 large Sweet Onions (thinly sliced); 2 Red Delicious Apples (peeled, cored and sliced); 1 tsp Fresh Thyme (chopped (or rosemary)); 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Pepper; 1/4 cup Brandy; 16 Baguette Slices (toasted); 1 cup Goat Cheese

Nov 21, 2016

Caramelized Onion and Apple Crostini

This combination is a wonderful addition to your appetizer recipe options. Enjoy it on crostini or serve it with pork chops, chicken or veal.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Course Appetizers, Snack

Servings crostinis

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

2 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Canola Oil
2 large Sweet Onions thinly sliced
2 Red Delicious Apples peeled, cored and sliced
1 tsp Fresh Thyme chopped (or rosemary)
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1/4 cup Brandy
16 Baguette Slices toasted
1 cup Goat Cheese

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often for about 15 minutes or until starting to become golden. Add apples, thyme, salt and pepper; reduce heat to medium and continue to cook for about 10 minutes until soft and golden. Stir in brandy and cook until absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Top each baguette slice with goat cheese and onion mixture to serve.
How to toast baguette slices: Brush slices with oil and toast in 400 F (200 C) oven for about 8 minutes or until light golden. Sprinkle lightly with salt. They can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored at room temperature.

Notes

Tip: If you want to use cooking onions you will need about 5 medium sized onions.

Recipe developed by Emily Richards

Nutrition

Serving: 70gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 3.5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 290mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUIron: 1.1mg

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