Perfect appetizer alert!! This is not a drill, you guys. I really have found one of the best party appetizers ever. I discovered this delicious little gem when I went to a birthday party at our office manager, Jacki’s house a few weeks ago.
Her friend Mallory had brought the most delectable looking little crostinis topped with roasted grapes and rosemary garnish. I’ve certainly never had roasted grapes before, so I didn’t know what to expect.
But they were so good that I literally stood next to the table for the next 45 minutes and ate more than my fair share of them. I made a few small tweaks to Mallory’s recipe, and I think it’s a winner!
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Roasted Grape + Honey Goat Cheese Crostini, makes 20 crostinis.
3 cups washed and halved grapes
2-3 sprigs of rosemary
6-8 oz. of honey goat cheese (or just mix in some honey to taste with regular goat cheese if you can’t find honey flavored)
1 large baguette
olive oil
Begin by taking your washed and halved grapes and putting them in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil on top. Finely chop your rosemary, add it to the grapes and olive oil, and mix together.
Preheat oven to 450ËšF, and place the grape and rosemary mixture on a baking pan. Bake the grapes for 17-20 minutes until their skins are wrinkled and begin to blister.
Turn the oven down to 350ËšF. Cut your baguette into thin slices. Brush each side of the bread slices with olive oil, and bake on another baking sheet for 7 minutes or so until they are toasted.
Spread your honey goat cheese onto each crostini, and top with your roasted grape and rosemary mixture.
Mallory used a combination of goat cheese and cream cheese for her creamy base, but I thought that honey goat cheese would be delicious as well and add another layer of flavor to the bite. Try it both ways!
The creamy and tangy taste of the honey goat cheese pairs so well with the sweet earthy taste of the grapes and rosemary, and it all comes together in a nice crunch with the crostini underneath.
This would be great for a holiday party appetizer, and I seriously can’t wait to have people over so I can make this (although mostly for myself to eat of course). Think you’ll give it a try at your next party? xo. Laura
Everything looks great and I love anything with goat cheese! This looks delicious, I need to try this!
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That looks so good.
this looks so yummy and easy! can you roast the grapes ahead of time?
Wow this looks like a fabulous appetizer to keep the hunger at bay! I love this!
I have to try this crostini recipe for the upcoming Christmas period – they look delicious and are an ideal appetizer!
yum! what a great combo!
xx nikki
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This recipe looks delicious!
Have you thought about/do you have gift certificates for the shop? I’d love to give the gift of free range this Christmas!
Thanks!
You guys are just the best.
I did this for tea but with hard goats cheese and I also roasted pomegranate with the Grapes. It was amazing. I did totally forget about the honey (oops) but I chucked a load of blood orange balsamic vinegar all over the finished product. Was sooooo nice.
I may have to try this at my holiday party this year!
YUM! I did this but with balsamic roasted cherries and goats cheese. I ate about 20 whilst making them – YUM! Bec
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Looks delicious!
Xo
Diary Of A Mua
I sampled the same dish at an Italian place near me that specialises in crostinis- they were SO good! The drizzled honey just makes it pop!
The Awkward Blog
This looks tasty and unique!
That looks fabulous! I’ve never thought to roast grapes before… interesting.
Those plates though <3
This looks delicious! Wouldn’t have thought about the grapes this season.
XO
Liza
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Everything looks great and I love anything with goat cheese! This looks delicious, I need to try this!
www.passionandparanoia.com
That looks so yummy!
Xo
Diary Of A Mua
I’ve never tried roasting grapes, but I do love goat cheese and bread… so I think this one would be a hit at any party, or a snack! 🙂
I’ve never had roasted grapes before. I’m definitely going to have to give this a try.
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