I’ve one other throwback recipe for you that’s from…await it…11(!) years in the past. That’s proper, in case you didn’t know I’ve been operating Bold Kitchen for nicely over a decade. Time actually flies.

Again then I used the weblog not solely to share nourishing & enjoyable recipes with all of you but additionally to share life updates and dialog starters as a option to join with you. Over time that has modified fairly a bit — we as meals bloggers usually get feedback like “sufficient of your life story simply give me the recipe.” I get it, many individuals come right here for the recipe and don’t need a lot else.

BUT I’ll say, every weblog publish now comprises ideas, methods, and solutions to widespread recipe questions, plus now we have a helpful “Soar to Recipe” button proper on the high for you.

No matter approach you select to learn, be sure you get these beautiful, candy, juicy, savory roasted grape and brie crostini in your appetizer menu ASAP. They’re extremely simple to make and in the event you’ve by no means roasted grapes earlier than you’re in for an unbelievable deal with. Pair it with creamy brie, honey, toasted walnuts, and sea salt? Match made in heaven.

Scroll by way of and take a look at all the methods to customise these cute little crostini, however first, take a look at my nostalgic storytelling from a decade in the past that introduced me to those crostini (in the event you’d like):

“I’ve just a few meals that I’ve fond reminiscences of. They proceed to be my favorites all through the years.

This received me pondering… what makes meals memorable? It’s merely the style of it? Or extra of what we affiliate with our meals experiences?

Usually occasions I’m wondering why I discover pumpkin pie to be the perfect dessert on the planet. I imply, it’s so easy! However consuming pumpkin pie jogs my memory of the primary time I made a pie by all on my own. How I crafted the crust with such willpower. In that very second, I used to be discovering my ardour and creativity for baking. So actually it’s not the dessert itself, it’s the reminiscences that include every chunk.

Now it’s my soul meals; it feeds me happiness within the type of good reminiscences.

To this point, considered one of my favourite meals was scallops with spaghetti squash, roasted purple peppers, with this unbelievable creamy sauce. It was completed with a chocolate soufflé and wealthy chocolate ice cream. Which after all I devoured. I feel it’s memorable to me particularly due to the individual I used to be with.

Time spent with good folks could make meals particular. This I do know to be true. Simply take into consideration a few of your favourite meals. Or the perfect meal you’ve ever had. It was most likely extra of an expertise and reminiscence somewhat than simply based mostly on style alone.”

Every little thing you’ll have to make this roasted grape and brie crostini

I need to let you know that roasted grapes, creamy brie cheese, and honey is likely one of the most scrumptious combos that would ever be placed on bread. The roasted grapes are candy and excellent in each approach. Right here’s every little thing you’ll have to make the crostini:

• Grapes: we’re roasting up about 4 cups of purple seedless grapes for this recipe.
• Olive oil: you’ll want a little bit of olive oil for roasting the grapes and toasting up the baguette slices.
• Bread: I wish to slice a French baguette to get excellent little crostini rounds.
• Brie: creamy, melty, and scrumptious paired with the candy roasted grapes.
• For topping: I like including a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of sea salt, chopped, toasted walnuts, and a little bit chopped recent rosemary for unbelievable taste in each chunk.

Simple methods to customise

As a result of the substances for this roasted grape & brie crostini are so easy, there are some enjoyable, simple methods you may customise it to your style preferences. Right here’s what I like to recommend:

• Add a kick of warmth. Be happy to swap the honey for store-bought scorching honey, or soften the honey with a pinch of cayenne to provide it a little bit kick earlier than drizzling it onto the crostini.
• Select your cheese. Gruyere, fontina, or havarti cheese would additionally work nicely on this recipe.
• Go further savory. These crostini can be scrumptious with little slices of prosciutto, too, in order for you an additional savory ingredient.
• Strive a brand new fruit. In case you’re not a fan of grapes I feel roasted cherries can be an awesome different!

Roasted grape & brie crostini in 3 steps

1. Roast your grapes. You’ll, after all, begin by tossing your grapes on a baking sheet in a little bit olive oil and sea salt, then roasting at 400 levels F till they’re barely shriveled. Set them apart to chill.
2. Toast your bread. Subsequent, add your baguette slices to a brand new baking sheet, brush them with olive oil, high every one with a slice of brie, and bake them till the cheese is melted and the crostini are good and golden.
3. Assemble & serve. Fastidiously spoon the roasted grapes onto every crostini, drizzle with honey, and end them off with a little bit sea salt, chopped walnuts, and rosemary. Serve & take pleasure in!

Jazz them up with toasted walnuts

Sure, you can add common chopped walnuts, however toasting them makes them further scrumptious. There are two simple methods to do it:

1. Stovetop methodology: Add your chopped walnuts to a pan and place over medium warmth, stirring sometimes for 2-5 minutes till almonds are barely golden brown. Take away from warmth and permit to chill earlier than including them on high of the crostini.
2. Oven methodology: Preheat the oven to 350 levels F. Place chopped walnuts on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for six to eight minutes till aromatic and golden brown, stirring as soon as midway by way of baking. Watch fastidiously in order that the nuts don’t burn!

Can I prep them forward of time?

I wouldn’t advocate absolutely assembling the crostini forward of time as they’re finest when loved day of, however be happy to slice your baguette and brie slices 1-2 days forward of time in an effort to simply assemble them later! Merely retailer your baguette slices in a reusable silicone bag at room temp till you’re prepared to make use of them, and do the identical with the brie slices however place them within the fridge.

Storing ideas

As I discussed, these roasted grape and brie crostini are finest when loved heat the day-of, however when you’ve got any left over be happy to retailer them within the fridge. Be happy to take pleasure in any leftovers chilly, at room temp, or re-warmed within the oven.

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I hope you’re keen on these roasted grape and brie crostini! In case you make them be sure you go away a remark and a score so I understand how you favored them. Get pleasure from, xo!

Roasted Grape & Brie Crostini with Honey + Sea Salt

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook dinner Time 25 minutes minutes

Complete Time 30 minutes minutes

ServesServes 20 servings

Stunning roasted grape and brie crostini topped with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of sea salt. This simple, scrumptious grape & brie crostini is the proper stability of candy, savory, and complex! Nice for holidays, events, woman’s nights, and weekend brunch.

Elements

• 4 cups seedless purple grapes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 french baguette, minimize diagonally into 1/2 inch slices
• 8 ounces brie cheese, sliced (you’ll want as many slices as crostini slices you could have)
• 1-2 tablespoons honey, for drizzling
• Maldon sea salt, for sprinkling
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
• 1 teaspoon recent diced rosemary

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 levels F. Add grapes to a nonstick baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Toss to coat grapes evenly and roast for about quarter-hour or till grapes start to seem like they may burst and shrivel a bit. Set grapes apart to chill. Maintain oven temperature.

• Place baguette slices on separate baking sheet and brush every half with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Prime every with brie cheese slices and bake for 5-7 minutes till cheese is melted.

• Spoon grapes on high of cheese and drizzle honey throughout. Sprinkle with some walnuts, a little bit little bit of sea salt then garnish with a little bit chopped rosemary. Makes roughly 20-24 crostini.

Recipe Notes

Be happy to double or triple the recipe to serve bigger teams.
See the complete publish for ideas, methods, and methods to customise these crostini!

Diet

Serving: 1crostini (based mostly on 20)Energy: 116calCarbohydrates: 12.9gProtein: 3.9gFats: 5.7gSaturated Fats: 2.4gFiber: 0.8gSugar: 5.6g

This publish was initially revealed on October fifteenth, 2012, republished on March ninth, 2023, and republished on December twenty sixth, 2023.