Walnut & Apple Bruschetta
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When it comes to appetizers, sometimes the simplest combinations make the biggest impact. This Walnut & Apple Bruschetta is a perfect example of how a handful of high-quality ingredients can come together to create something truly memorable. Each bite is a little symphony of flavors: the crunch of toasted bread and walnuts, the sweetness of crisp apples and honey, the creaminess of gorgonzola, and the brightness of white balsamic. It’s balanced, elegant, and guaranteed to stand out on any table.
What makes this bruschetta especially great is how effortless it is to prepare. With less than 20 minutes from start to finish, you can whip up a platter before guests arrive or add it to a weeknight dinner for something special. Using roasted walnut oil instead of traditional olive oil adds a nutty depth that complements the apples beautifully, while the finishing drizzle of honey and balsamic makes it taste like you’ve gone the extra mile.
This recipe is versatile, too. It works just as well for a casual fall gathering as it does for a holiday party. Pair it with a glass of crisp white wine or sparkling cider, and you have an appetizer that feels festive, polished, and effortless all at once. It’s also easy to adjust—swap the gorgonzola for blue cheese or goat cheese if you prefer, or use your favorite type of apple to make it your own.
If you’ve been looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer that delivers both flavor and presentation, this bruschetta will be your new go-to. One tray of these toasts disappears fast—so don’t be surprised if you find yourself making a double batch!
Walnut & Apple Bruschetta
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Category
Appetizers
Cuisine
American
Author:
The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Servings
12-16 Pieces
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
6 minutes
Crispy toasted ciabatta topped with sweet apple slices, creamy gorgonzola, crunchy walnuts, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of honey and white balsamic—an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer ready in minutes!
Ingredients
- 6–8 oz gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
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2 tsp roasted walnut oil
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread, sliced about ½ inch thick
- Himalayan sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 apples, thinly sliced
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- ⅓ cup raw walnuts
-
Franklin raw honey, for drizzling
-
Gravenstein apple white balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F.
- Arrange the ciabatta slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with roasted walnut oil.
- Toast in the oven for 2–3 minutes per side, until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving tray.
- Layer apple slices on each piece of toasted bread.
- Sprinkle crumbled gorgonzola over the apples.
- Season lightly with Himalayan sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Add fresh thyme sprigs and raw walnuts on top.
- Drizzle with honey and white balsamic vinegar.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Note
- Tart, crisp apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best.
- Ciabatta can be swapped with a baguette—just adjust the toasting time.
- Olive oil may be substituted for walnut oil, though the nutty depth will be missed.
- To save time, toast the bread in advance and assemble just before serving.