Description
These Roasted Grape Crostinis are a delightful appetizer featuring juicy, caramelized grapes roasted to perfection, spread atop golden toasted baguette slices with creamy ricotta cheese and finished with a drizzle of reduced balsamic vinegar. They combine sweet, savory, and tangy flavors in an easy-to-make elegant dish perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Grapes
- 1 pound red grapes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Crostinis
- 1 baguette
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons reduced balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring it reaches the proper temperature to roast the grapes and toast the baguette slices evenly.
- Roast Grapes: Drizzle the red grapes with olive oil and spread them out evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Place them in the oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes until the grapes are near bursting and caramelized, intensifying their natural sweetness.
- Toast Baguette: While grapes roast, slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices and arrange them flat on a separate baking sheet. Toast them in the oven alongside the grapes until golden brown and crisp.
- Assemble Crostinis: Spread a generous layer of ricotta cheese on each toasted baguette slice. Top each with several roasted grapes once they have cooled slightly but still warm.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the crostinis with the reduced balsamic vinegar to add a tangy sweetness and serve immediately as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- You can substitute red grapes with black or green grapes depending on preference.
- For added texture, sprinkle some toasted nuts like walnuts or pecans on top.
- Make reduced balsamic by simmering balsamic vinegar over low heat until thickened if you don’t have it ready.
- Best served fresh to maintain crispness of toasted baguette.
