Goat Cheese Crostini with Cranberry Apple Compote
- Mimi
- Nov 15, 2023
- 1 min read
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Goat Cheese Crostini with Cranberry Apple Compote is a sweet and savory bite that’s perfect for Thanksgiving and the holiday season! It’s easy to make and can be served as an appetizer or dessert.
You may have seen the word compote in the title and thought, “oh great, this sounds like a lot of work”, but that’s where you’re wrong. A compote is actually very simple to make and you can make it a day or two ahead of time!
Ingredients
1/2 of a baguette or 1 demi baguette, cut into 16 slices
4 ounces goat cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter
2 Honeycrisp or similar apples, cored and diced
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
Broil or toast the baguette slices until golden brown and crisp. Set aside.
In a medium sized non-stick skillet melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter is melted add in the diced apples and stir. Cook the apples for 2-3 minutes then add in the maple syrup, orange zest and cinnamon. Stir occasionally and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Add in the cranberries and cook until the cranberries soften and start to pop, about 3-5 minutes. If needed, deglaze the skillet with a tablespoon of water. Set aside to cool for several minutes.
Spread about a teaspoon of softened goat cheese on top of each slice of toasted baguette. Top with some of the cranberry apple compote and sprinkle with extra cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately.
After notes: A firm apple that holds up well during cooking is best for this recipe. I recommend Honeycrisp or Pink Lady.
-Mimi ❤️
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