Cranberry Orange Crostini
This cranberry crostini might take you by surprise. It's bright, crunchy and sweet and perfect for the holidays, but delicious anytime.
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Cranberry Orange Crostini
- Prep Time: 20 m
- Cook Time: 10 m
- Total Time: 30 m
- Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French baguette
- olive oil
- salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- juice of ½ orange
- zest of 1 orange
- 6 ounces goat cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Slice the baguette on the bias into ½-inch slices. Generously brush one side of the bread slices with olive oil and season with salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- In batches, place baguette slices, oil side up and air fry for 3 minutes until toasted and lightly browned. (Alternately, toast the crostini in a 350ºF oven for 10 to 12 minutes.)
- Combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice and orange zest in a food processor and pulse until chunky.
- Combine the goat cheese, fresh thyme leaves and honey in a small bowl and stir until the mixture is spreadable.
- To assemble: Spread the goat cheese on the crostini and top with a spoonful of the cranberry orange relish. Garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme.
Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Orange Crostini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 180mg8%
Potassium 46mg1%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 170IU3%
Vitamin C 3.9mg5%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
I made this for the family Thanksgiving dinner as an appetizer. Everyone raved about them as they were a nice break from all of the heavier appetizers. The balance between the tart cranberries and goat cheese was amazing. It was easy to make also. Thanks for the “keeper” recipe!