Roasted Grapes on Crostini
Roasted grapes are simple yet impressive. Top a piece of toasted baguette with ricotta, roasted grapes and balsamic for a gorgeous appetizer!
Servings: 24 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds seedless grapes washed and dried
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme plus more for garnish
- canola or olive oil
- French baguette cut into 24 thin slices
- 15 ounce container ricotta cheese
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- You can remove the grapes from the stem, or leave some on the stem if you’d like to present them that way at the table. Place the grapes on the baking sheet and drizzle with canola or olive oil, sprinkle on a pinch of kosher salt, and lay the thyme sprigs on top of the grapes. Roast grapes for 20-25 minutes, until they begin to burst and become very juicy.
- While the grapes roast, toast the baguette: Heat a large grill pan over medium high heat. Brush both sides of the bread slices with canola or olive oil. Toast for 2-4 minutes per side, or until evenly toasted and lightly charred.
- Top each baguette slice with a heaping tablespoon of ricotta and a sprinkle of kosher salt. Place a few grapes on top of the ricotta, followed by a light drizzle of balsamic glaze, honey, and a sprinkle of pecans and fresh thyme leaves if desired. Serve immediately. Place any extra grapes in a serving bowl with a spoon alongside the baguette slices.
Notes
This dish is best served the same day. I do not recommend roasting the grapes ahead of time, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
The baguette crostini may be toasted a few hours ahead of time. Store leftover crostini wrapped tightly in plastic at room temperature for one day.
The baguette crostini may be toasted a few hours ahead of time. Store leftover crostini wrapped tightly in plastic at room temperature for one day.
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