Roasted Plum Ricotta Crostini with Maple-Balsamic Glaze
An easy appetizer & snack enhanced with the addition of roasted red onions. I'm using Vegan Ricotta that's creamy and delicious...studded with olives and thyme.
Servings: 8 crostini
Ingredients
Roasting Plums & Onions:
- 2 small-medium plums pitted, sliced 1/3 " thick
- 6 slices red onion 1/3" thick
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon maple sugar (If not available use coconut palm sugar)
Crostini:
- 8 slices Baguette 1/2 inch thick - cut on the diagonal
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Ricotta:
- 6 tablespoons Vegan Ricotta Cheese*
- 3 teaspoons pitted green olives coarsely chopped, I use Manzanilla
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (these are a must!)
Balsamic-Maple Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons balsamic (no caramel coloring)
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup*
- few gratings freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Roasting Plums & Onions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Mix together 1 t. evoo and 1 t. maples syrup. Line a small baking tray with parchment paper. Brush a small amount on the parchment - lay over the cut plums and onions. Brush remaining over the plums and onions. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of maple sugar. Roast for 8 - 10 minutes until softened, but not too dark.
Crostini:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Add the bread slices to a small baking sheet. Brush with 1 teaspoon of evoo. Toast for 4 - 5 minutes until just golden around the edges.
Ricotta:
- Simple mix together in a small bowl: ricotta, olives and thyme leaves.
Balsamic-Maple Glaze:
- Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer, stirring with a wooden spoon. Reduce by half, until thick (but still flowing glaze) about 3 minutes. If stands too long, add a few drops of filtered water until flowing but thick.
Putting it all Together:
- Add a portion ricotta to the crostini. Top with a plum and a few onions on each. Drizzle with Balsamic-Maple glaze JUST before serving. Top with a few thyme leaves - enjoy!
Notes
*Vegan Ricotta Cheese: a use Kite Hill Ricotta Cheese
*Pure Maple Syrup: Laurel & Ash Maple Syrup - a delicious flavor wood-fired. ELEMENTS of the recipe can be made ahead of time - and put together when serving.
(I do make the Maple- Balsamic Glaze before serving; if making ahead add a few drops of water and stir if too thick. This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
*Pure Maple Syrup: Laurel & Ash Maple Syrup - a delicious flavor wood-fired. ELEMENTS of the recipe can be made ahead of time - and put together when serving.
(I do make the Maple- Balsamic Glaze before serving; if making ahead add a few drops of water and stir if too thick. This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg