Brie Crostini with Apple Chutney

One bite of this apple brie crostini and you'll fall in love! Toasted French bread is topped with melted brie and topped with sweet and savory apple ginger chutney. It's a delightful appetizer that's perfect for fall and holiday gatherings!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread (regular or gluten-free)
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces brie cheese (cut into thin slices)
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup shallot (minced)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
• 1/3 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• pinch ground clove
• 3 apples (peel, cored and diced)
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme (leaves removed)
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. Slice the bread into thin slices. Brush both sides of the slices with olive oil.
2. 2Bake for 8 minutes,. Flip and top each slice of bread with a piece of cheese. Return to the oven for 3 to 4 minutes until the brie begins to melt but isn't runny.
3. 3Move the brie crostini to a serving platter. top with the apples and garnish with more fresh thyme leaves.
4. 4--- Ginger Apple Chutney ---
5. 5Heat the butter in saute pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for 3 minutes. Add the ginger and dried spices. Saute until the shallot softens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
6. 6Add the apples, thyme, sugar and vinegar. Saute for 10 minutes or until the apples are softened but not mushy and the liquid has evaporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.