Apple Chutney Bruschetta

Apple chutney crostini on a white platter with glasses of wine in the background.

4.69 from 16 votes

Toasted bread topped with goat cheese and sweet & sour apple chutney bruschetta make this the perfect fall appetizer. It is quick, easy and full of flavor - a great nibble for any gathering or date night at home.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 300kcal

Author: Cheryl Bennett

Equipment

Wusthof Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife

Ingredients

Apple Chutney

2 medium granny smith apples peeled, cored and ¼-inch diced
1 small red onion ¼-inch diced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
2 cloves garlic minced
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup light brown sugar lightly packed
½ cup raisins
¼ cup dried cranberries can substitute currants or golden raisins
2 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lemon zest and juice, optional

Crostini

1 ficelle or baguette thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
4 ounces goat cheese

Instructions

Make bruschetta:

In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add red onion and cook until translucent (about 6 minutes). Add ginger and garlic, cook until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
Add vinegar, brown sugar, raisins, cranberries, salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add apples and lemon juice/zest (if using) and cook for an additional 10 minutes until apples are soft, but not mushy and falling apart.
*Chutney should be fairly thick and not runny. It will thicken a little as it cools, but if you have too much liquid at this point, increase heat to medium high and let it boil for a few minutes to cook off the liquid.
Remove from heat and let it cool to room temp before storing.

Toast crostini

Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C/Gas Mark 6
Brush slices of bread with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
Toast for 6 - 8 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Cool completely.
Spread with goat cheese and top with apple chutney.

Notes

Ficelle is basically a skinny baguette. If you can't find this, simply substitute half a regular baguette, as it is a bit bigger.

The calorie count is actually a bit less than calculated - ficelle is not in the system and I had to use a baguette. So, you can have a bit more and not feel bad about it!

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