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Cheese & DairyIntermediate15 min
Maple-Glazed Pecan and Rosemary Crostini
This crostini is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and creamy textures. The tangy goat cheese provides a sharp counterpoint to the warm, earthy maple-glazed pecans and fragrant fresh rosemary. It's an elegant appetizer that celebrates the rich flavor of the pecan nut.
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Ingredients
- •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •oz fresh goat cheese (chèvre), softened
- •1/2 cup pecan halves
- •tablespoons maple syrup (Grade A Dark Robust)
- •tablespoon unsalted butter
- •teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- •Pinch of sea salt
- •tablespoon olive oil
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 8 minutes
- 2minutes until lightly golden and crisp. Remove and let cool slightly.
- 3While the bread toasts, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add pecan halves, maple syrup, and sea salt. Cook for 3 minutes
- 4minutes, stirring constantly, until the syrup is caramelized and coats the pecans. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped rosemary.
- 5Spread a generous layer of softened goat cheese on each crostini slice.
- 6Top the goat cheese with 3
- 7warm maple
- 8glazed pecans.
- 9Serve immediately, or at room temperature.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For an extra layer of flavor, lightly toast the pecans in a dry pan before adding the butter and maple syrup to enhance their natural nuttiness. This appetizer pairs beautifully with a crisp, slightly sweet Riesling or a dry sparkling wine.
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