Crostini with Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese and Apple

Name: Crostini with Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese and Apple Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Note: At the restaurant, the bread is grilled, but its just as good when its baked.; 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 3/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into -inch pieces (about 4 cups); 1 cup golden raisins; 1 cup diced seeded plum tomatoes; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; 1 French-bread baguette, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices; Olive oil; Roasted Garlic; 12 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), room temperature

Servings: persons

Note: At the restaurant, the bread is grilled, but its just as good when its baked.
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3/4 cup rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cinnamon stick
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into -inch pieces (about 4 cups)
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup diced seeded plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 French-bread baguette, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
Olive oil
Roasted Garlic
12 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), room temperature

1
Stir sugar and vinegar in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
2
Add next 4 ingredients and simmer until mixture is syrupy and reduced to 1/2 cup, about 8 minutes.
3
Mix in apples and raisins.
4
Increase heat to high and boil until apples are tender, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
5
Cool to room temperature.
6
(Chutney can be made 3 days ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
7
Mix in tomatoes and mint.
8
Preheat oven to 450F.
9
Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
10
Bake until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes.
11
Spread each toast with roasted garlic; top with goat cheese and chutney.

796

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Note: At the restaurant, the bread is grilled, but its just as good when its baked., 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar, 3/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Crostini with Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese and Apple Chutney falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crostini with Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese and Apple Chutney

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Variations & substitutions

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