St. Nicholas's Candied Nut Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tablespoons olive oil
• •cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• •tablespoon honey, plus extra for drizzling
• •1/2 cup pecan halves
• •tablespoons brown sugar
• •tablespoon water
• •1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •Zest of 1 small orange
• •Pinch of sea salt

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.\n
3. 3Prepare the candied pecans: In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer, then add pecans. Stir until the liquid is absorbed and the nuts are coated. Spread on parchment paper to cool and harden.\n
4. 4In a bowl, whip the ricotta cheese with 1 tablespoon of honey and a pinch of sea salt until light and fluffy.\n
5. 5To assemble, spread a generous layer of the whipped ricotta onto each crostini. Top with 2
6. 6candied pecans and a sprinkle of fresh orange zest.\n
7. 7Drizzle lightly with extra honey just before serving.