Apple Rosemary Goat Cheese Crostini

The appetizer that steals the show at every dinner party. Crisp toasted baguette, whipped honey-goat cheese, thin shingles of sweet-tart Honeycrisp apple, glazed walnuts, and a whisper of fresh rosemary. It hits every note — sweet, savory, salty, crunchy, creamy — and comes together in about fifteen minutes flat.

The apple has to hold its crunch against the creamy goat cheese, so choose well. Honeycrisp is our top pick every time. CandyCrisp is another lovely option if you like a sweeter apple, and Cortland resists browning best if you're prepping ahead. Order fresh from our orchard by clicking here.

Ingredients (makes about 20 crostini)

• 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
• 4 oz soft goat cheese, at room temperature
• 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (to loosen the cheese)
• 2–4 tablespoons Farm Fresh Honey, plus more for drizzling
• 1/4 cup glazed walnuts or toasted slivered almonds
• 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• Toasted baguette slices or thin water crackers
• Optional: pinch of flaky sea salt; freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, whip the goat cheese with the milk until light and spreadable, about 1 minute.
2. Fold in 1 tablespoon of the honey and half the chopped rosemary.
3. Arrange toasted baguette slices or crackers on a platter.
4. Spread each with a generous smear of the honey-goat cheese mixture.
5. Top with a thin apple slice.
6. Sprinkle with glazed walnuts (or toasted almonds), the remaining rosemary, and a pinch of flaky salt if using.
7. Drizzle each crostini with a little extra honey just before serving.

Quick Glazed Walnuts

1. In a small skillet over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup walnut halves with 1 tablespoon maple syrup and a pinch of salt.
2. Cook, stirring, for 3–4 minutes until glossy and toasted.
3. Transfer to parchment to cool. They keep in a jar for 2 weeks.

Tips & Variations

• Slice the apples thin. A mandoline gets you those beautiful, restaurant-lacy slices.
• Warm them up. Slide the assembled crostini under the broiler for 60 seconds to lightly melt the cheese — extra decadent.
• Swap the cheese. Brie, Camembert, or a good ricotta all work if goat cheese isn't your thing.
• Add prosciutto. A tiny bit of crispy prosciutto on each one is dinner-party gold.
• Make ahead. Toast the baguette and whip the cheese up to 2 hours ahead; slice apples and assemble just before serving.
• Wine pairing. A dry Riesling, a sparkling rosé, or a lightly oaked chardonnay all shine here.

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