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Fall Bruschetta with Butternut Squash

Fall Bruschetta with Butternut Squash for Cozy Gatherings

Delightful Fall Bruschetta with Butternut Squash, featuring tart Granny Smith apples and creamy goat cheese, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chutney
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 small Red Onion Diced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Raisins
  • 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste
  • 2 medium Granny Smith Apples Diced
  • 1 each Lemon Zest Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Optional
For the Crostini
  • 1 stick Ficelle or Baguette Thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces Goat Cheese Or ricotta/cream cheese

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • Baking Sheet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced red onion and sauté for about 6 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in minced fresh ginger and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Incorporate apple cider vinegar, light brown sugar, raisins, and dried cranberries. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for about 20 minutes.
  4. After simmering, add diced Granny Smith apples, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Remove pot from heat and let cool for 15 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Thinly slice ficelle or baguette and arrange on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil.
  7. Toast bread for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  8. Spread goat cheese on each crostini, then top generously with the cooled chutney.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow chutney to cool before adding to crostini for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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