Recipe of the Month · September 2026
Apple, Brie & Honey Crostini
Makes about 16 · About 15 minutes
September is peak apple season, and this five-minute appetizer shows it off. Toasted baguette topped with creamy brie, thin apple slices, and a drizzle of honey is sweet, savory, and the perfect start to a cool-evening gathering. It comes together fast and always disappears first.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced on the diagonal into 16 pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces brie, sliced
- 1 crisp apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Flaky salt and cracked black pepper
- Optional: a handful of chopped toasted walnuts
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, and toast for 6 to 8 minutes until golden at the edges.
- Lay a slice of brie on each warm toast so it softens slightly.
- Top with a couple of thin apple slices.
- Drizzle with honey, then scatter thyme, a pinch of flaky salt, a crack of pepper, and the walnuts if using.
- Serve right away, while the toast is crisp and the brie is soft.
Make it your own
Swap the honey for fig jam, add a ribbon of prosciutto for a salty bite, or warm the finished crostini for a minute so the brie goes fully melty. It is hard to get wrong.
Common questions
Can I make apple brie crostini ahead of time?
Toast the baguette and slice the apple and brie ahead, then assemble just before serving so the toast stays crisp and the brie stays soft.
What apples work best for this crostini?
Crisp, sweet-tart varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji hold their shape and balance the creamy brie and honey.
From all of us at NestMade, enjoy the season.
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