2 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons honey for drizzling
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves for garnish
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Lightly brush both sides of each slice with olive oil or melted butter. Place the tray in the oven and bake for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the bread is lightly golden and crisp around the edges.
While the bread toasts, core the apples and slice them into very thin wedges. If you are worried about the fruit changing color, you can toss the slices in a small bowl with a splash of lemon juice. Chop your walnuts or pecans into small pieces and set aside the fresh thyme leaves.
Remove the toasted bread from the oven. Place a slice or a generous spoonful of shredded sharp cheddar cheese onto each piece of bread. Top the cheese with one or two thin apple slices. If you are using cinnamon, lightly sprinkle a tiny bit over the apples now for an extra hint of warmth.
Return the baking sheet to the oven for another 2 to 3 minutes, just until the cheese has melted and is beginning to bubble. Carefully remove the tray from the oven. While the crostini are still warm, sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top, drizzle each piece with a bit of honey, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves.
