Crisp, crunchy and bursting with flavor, these goat cheese crostini with candied walnuts and pickled apples are set to become a new holiday favorite. The dish features a luscious layer of creamy goat cheese spread on a crisp slice of toasted baguette, topped with sweet, candied walnuts and tangy pickled apples. A drizzle of rich, buttery olive oil and freshly cracked pepper completes this delightful appetizer, making each bite a perfect balance of textures and tastes.

Goat Cheese Crostini With Candied Walnuts and Pickled Apples
Ingredients
Cheese mix
- 1 oz. crumbled goat cheese
- 2 oz. crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Pickled apples
- 2 granny smith apples julienne cut
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of salt
- Splash of water
Candied nuts
- 2 cups raw walnuts
- 2 Tbsp. ghee
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
Instructions
Pickled apples
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In medium mixing bowl, add apples, apple cider vinegar, salt and water. Mix well and set aside.
Cheese mix
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In food processor, add goat cheese, feta cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pulse until well combined and set aside.
Baguette slices
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In large pan over medium heat, add olive oil, baguette slices and pinch of salt.
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Flip after 1 minute and remove from pan once golden.
Candied nuts
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In large pan over medium heat, add raw walnuts, mix and toast for 1 minute.
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Add ghee, sugar, clove, cinnamon and salt. Mix well and allow ghee and sugar to caramelize.
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Cook 5 minutes and remove from pan to cool.
Assembly
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Add dollop of cheese mix to bread and top with candied nuts and pickled apples. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh cracked pepper.