Fall Bruschetta
Fall Bruschetta is a seasonal twist on the classic appetizer, topped with roasted butternut squash, sweet apples, creamy ricotta, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on crispy French bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups diced butternut squash
1 cup diced apples
4 TBS olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
8 slices French bread
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 TBS balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss diced butternut squash and apples with olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Toast French bread slices in the oven for about 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Spread ricotta cheese on each toasted slice.
- Top with roasted squash and apple mixture.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with extra cinnamon or pepper if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Substitute goat cheese for ricotta for a tangier flavor.
Add toasted walnuts or pecans for crunch.
For a savory version, skip cinnamon and nutmeg, and use rosemary and thyme.
Assemble bruschetta just before serving to prevent sogginess.
Pears can be used instead of apples for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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