Description
Crispy toasted baguette slices topped with creamy brie cheese, sweet fig jam, and tart apple slices. This elegant fall appetizer combines rich, creamy, and fruity flavors in every bite—perfect for holidays, parties, and cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
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1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
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8 ounces brie, sliced thinly
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2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended)
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½ cup fig jam
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Slice the baguette into ½-inch pieces, cutting on a slight angle for larger crostini.
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Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
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Toast for 5–7 minutes until edges are golden brown, then let cool.
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Slice apples thinly and soak in saltwater (1 tsp salt per 2 cups water) for 10 minutes to prevent browning. Rinse gently and pat dry.
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Place a thin slice of brie on each toasted baguette.
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Spoon about 1 teaspoon of fig jam over the brie.
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Top each crostini with a crisp apple slice.
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Arrange on a platter and serve at room temperature.
Notes
Use firm, tart apples for the best texture and flavor contrast.
Try adding honey, walnuts, or prosciutto for creative variations.
Toast bread ahead of time and assemble right before serving to prevent sogginess.
Perfect for fall, Thanksgiving, or holiday parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg