This is what happens when I listen to my son’s recipe ideas. Apples, cinnamon and goat cheese come together into one fantastic crostini appetizer or snack.
If it’s one thing that I’ve learned about my 10-year old son, it’s this: when he comes up with a recipe idea, I listen and then I run to the kitchen. By the way, before we go any further, he informed me that he wants to be referred to as “Spike” in this post. I will humor him since he came up with such an awesome recipe idea.
A couple of days ago, Spike (sigh) said to me, “Mum, do you know what would taste really good? A piece of baguette with goat cheese and apple.”
Huh. I think the kid’s on to something.
Since this was Spike’s (can’t…get…past…this) recipe idea, I got his approval on a couple of additions I wanted to make.
Me: “What do you think about adding some cinnamon and agave nectar to the apples?”
Spike: “Yeah, yeah…it will taste kind of like Grandma’s applesauce that we make in the crockpot!” This one.
Me: “And maybe we could add a fresh herb. Like some thyme leaves.”
Spike: “I don’t know, Mum. That sounds kind of weird. I guess we could try it on one to see if we like it.”
We toasted bread, we spread goat cheese, we sliced apples, and we pulled out the cinnamon and agave. And then we sprinkled on some thyme leaves.
Holy cow! These are the bomb!
The tang from the goat cheese and the sweetness from the apples and agave pairs beautifully with the crunchy and tender toasted baguette.
And what about the thyme leaves? Both of my boys sprinkled extra on the rest of the crostini and proceeded to eat the whole batch.
Serve these as an appetizer, or snack on them in the afternoon. Either way, you’ll fall in love with this easy recipe.
Well done, Spike. Well done.
Other healthy appetizers:
Cookin’ Canuck’s Devilish Avocado Sriracha Deviled Eggs
Cookin’ Canuck’s 5-Minute Black Bean Dip
Healthy Seasonal Recipes’ Mini Beef Wellington Pot Pies
Skinnytaste’s Skinny Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Beard & Bonnet’s Paella Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers
Cinnamon Apple & Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 1/2-inch slices whole wheat baguette
- 1/2 Gala apple cut into 12 slices
- 1 1/2 teaspoons agave nectar divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 ounces about 1/4 cup goat cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until slightly crunchy, 5 to 6 minutes.
- 2. Place the apples in a medium bowl and, using your hands, coat with ½ teaspoon of the agave nectar. Sprinkle the cinnamon over the cinnamons.
- 3. Spread 1 teaspoon of goat cheese on each baguette slice. Top each with an apple slice, a small drizzle of the remaining agave and a few thyme leaves. Serve.
Notes
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Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Ooh these look lovely Dara! I’m obsessed with goat’s cheese but the idea of putting it with cinnamon and apples is new to me – sounds amazing!
Maria says
Well done indeed! Love this appetizer!
Sharana @ Living The Sweet Life Blog says
YUM “spike” did a great job coming up with this, and of course – your additions are perfection 🙂
Heather+//+girlichef says
Spike totally knows his stuff! 😉 I love apples and goat cheese together…and the cinnamon and thyme are such a fun and unexpected addition. Yum!
Ali+|+Gimme+Some+Oven says
Wow, you are definitely raising a talented foodie! This combination sounds SO good!
Laura+(Tutti+Dolci) says
I love these flavors, your son is one smart guy!
Kristen says
First of all, “Spike” is growing up WAY too much! Secondly… he’s a great inventor of recipes. Love this one!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
Oh my gosh..I love goat cheese!! This is the perfect idea for crostini!
Erin @Texanerin Baking says
Haha. Aww. Spike did an awesome job here! I would have never thought of something like that. And what grown up taste he has! I think I need to take some pointers from him and step away from the chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, and hamburgers.
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says
I love little bite size servings and appetizer food for little fingers! These have the best combo of savory and sweet going on and I love that!
Stephanie+@+Back+For+Seconds says
Smart boy you have there 🙂 These look amazing!
Michelle @ Healthy Recipe Ecstasy says
Your son must be a future chef! These crostinis look amazing!!
Catherine says
Looks so delicious. Catherine
Ginny McMeans says
So funny! I think Spike is handsome and has good taste! These sound awesome!
Paula-bell'alimento says
That is a beautiful bite of bliss right there.
Arika M. says
What a great idea!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I think he did a great job in coming up with this! My kids would definitely eat it!
Julie+@+HostessAtHeart says
Your son is a thinker or sure! I love this idea. It doesn’t have to be complex to be delicious!
Nutmeg+Nanny says
This is one perfect looking fall appetizer! Love the combo of goat cheese and apples…yum!
Bonny @ Clever hen says
YUM! I love the combination. I will have to serve this on my next appetizer dinner night get together.
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
These look incredible! I want to make them for my friend’s dinner party this weekend!
bev @ bevcooks says
Yep, I’m diggin’ it.
Sommer+@ASpicyPerspective says
This looks amazing & I bet it taste delicious too! A must try for sure!
Pink+guava says
Awesome, “Spike”, Awesome! What a clever combination of some of my favourite flavours.
Meseidy says
You have taught your son well! Looks like a winner to me!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
mmmm these sounds great. “Spike” (lol) has a great palate for a 10 year old!
Sarah+Walker+Caron+(Sarah's+Cucina+Bella) says
What a great seasonal appetizer — Awesome idea, “Spike”!