This post is sponsored by SweeTango apples.
Do you often set ambitious New Year’s resolutions that fizzle out? You’re not alone. Instead of grand promises, try adding small, manageable habits to your daily routine. One simple, effective goal is to include one or two extra servings of fruit or vegetables each day. A delicious way to start is with SweeTango® apples.
Kick off healthier eating on New Year’s Eve with a simple, tasty appetizer: Apple and Goat Cheese Crostini. Adding more fruits and vegetables to your meals is an easy way to improve overall health, and these crostinis make that habit feel indulgent rather than like a chore.
How To Make Apple and Goat Cheese Crostini
Tangy goat cheese, fragrant thyme, bright lemon zest, and crisp SweeTango® apples combine to make a memorable appetizer. These crunchy, flavorful crostinis are perfect finger food for a New Year’s Eve gathering—and pair beautifully with champagne.
Although the name sounds fancy, these crostinis are quick to assemble. Toast baguette slices, spread a creamy goat cheese mixture, top with thin apple slices, and finish with a drizzle of honey and lemon. Serve on a platter or plate individually for an easy, elegant appetizer that smells as good as it tastes.
Hosting a small family celebration at home? These crostinis are family-friendly and simple enough that kids often enjoy them, too. It’s an effortless way to get everyone excited about adding more produce to their plates.
New Year, New You with SweeTango® Apples
SweeTango® apples take center stage on these Apple and Goat Cheese Crostinis. We recommend them for their crisp texture and balanced flavor—notes of honey, spice, and citrus—that complement creamy cheese and bright lemon.
SweeTango® apples are great for more than crostini toppings. Their firm crunch makes them ideal for snacking, baking, or adding to salads and breakfast on the go. Make them part of your everyday routine to support healthier eating habits.
Apples are a nutritious, heart-friendly choice: they’re low in fat and cholesterol and support gut health. Including apples in your diet is an easy way to boost fiber and important nutrients while enjoying a naturally sweet flavor.
Apple and Goat Cheese Crostini
10 minutes
15 minutes
6 people
Ingredients
- 1 baguette sliced thin
- olive oil to drizzle
- 1 SweeTango apple sliced thin
- 1/2 lemon juiced and zested
- 4 oz crumbled goat cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped (plus more for garnish)
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
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Preheat broiler to high.
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Drizzle both sides of baguette slices with olive oil. Broil for about 1–2 minutes or until lightly browned. Flip and broil the other side.
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Coat the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.
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In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, lemon zest, thyme, and pepper.
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Spread the goat cheese mixture onto baguette slices. Top with apple slices, drizzle with honey, garnish with thyme, and plate.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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