Apple, Bacon & Cheese Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, sliced into 24 rounds

• 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 2 Ambrosia Gold® apples, cored and thinly sliced

• 6 oz brie, sliced

• 2 Tbsp honey

• 1 Tbsp lemon juice

• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

• fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Arrange baguette slices on a sheet pan and brush with olive oil. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

2. In a medium bowl, toss apples with honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon.

3. Top each crostini with a slice of brie and a few apple slices. Return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese begins to soften.

4. Top with bacon and thyme. Serve warm.

   Makes 24 crostini