Description
These Roasted Grape & Brie Crostini with Honey and Sea Salt offer an elegant and delicious appetizer perfect for entertaining. Sweet, juicy roasted grapes paired with creamy melted brie, accented by crunchy toasted walnuts, fragrant rosemary, and a touch of honey create a sophisticated flavor combination atop crisp baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Grapes
- 4 cups seedless red grapes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Maldon sea salt, for sprinkling
Crostini
- 1 french baguette, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices (about 20-24 slices)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces brie cheese, sliced (enough slices for each crostini slice)
Toppings
- 1-2 tablespoons honey, for drizzling
- Maldon sea salt, for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 1 teaspoon fresh diced rosemary
Instructions
- Roast the Grapes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 4 cups of seedless red grapes on a nonstick baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle some Maldon sea salt. Toss to coat the grapes evenly. Roast in the oven for about 15 minutes until the grapes begin to burst and shrivel slightly. Remove and allow them to cool.
- Prepare the Baguette and Brie: On a separate baking sheet, arrange the sliced baguette pieces. Brush each slice with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Top each slice with a slice of brie cheese. Return to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until the brie melts and the bread becomes slightly crispy.
- Assemble the Crostini: Spoon the roasted grapes generously on top of the melted brie on each crostini. Drizzle each with 1-2 tablespoons of honey. Sprinkle with chopped toasted walnuts and a pinch of Maldon sea salt to enhance flavors. Finish by garnishing with fresh diced rosemary.
- Serve: Arrange the crostini on a serving platter and serve immediately as a delightful appetizer for your guests.
Notes
- Use seedless grapes for ease of eating and better texture.
- You can substitute walnuts with toasted pecans if preferred.
- For a stronger rosemary flavor, lightly bruise the rosemary before chopping.
- Adjust honey quantity to your preferred level of sweetness.
- Make sure not to over-bake the crostini to keep the bread crisp yet tender on the inside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
