Spicy roasted peach crostini is the perfect way to toast to summer. Sweet, creamy, and crunchy they are a great summer snacking combination.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword crostini, peaches, roasted peaches
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Equipment
2 9x13 baking sheet
parchment paper
Ingredients
Spicy Roasted Peaches
2peachesdiced
1tablespoonpure maple syrup
1tablespoonolive oil
1tablespoonbrown sugar
1/2teaspooncayenne pepper
Crostini
1/2loafFrench breadcut into slices
2tablespoonssoftened butter
1/4cupwhipped cream cheese
fresh basilfor garnish
Instructions
Spicy Roasted Peaches
Dice the peaches and add them to a bowl.
2 peaches
Drizzle on the maple syrup and olive oil.
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, 1 tablespoon olive oil
Mix together the brown sugar and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle over the top of the peaches.
1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Stir the peaches with a spoon to coat the pieces.
Spread the fruit evenly onto a baking sheet. Roast in a 425-degree oven for 35 minutes.
Crostini
Slice half a load of French bread into slices.
1/2 loaf French bread
Spread each side of the slices with softened butter and place on a baking sheet.
2 tablespoons softened butter
Place it into the oven in the last 8 minutes of the time left for baking the peaches.
After 4 minutes, remove the pan and flip the bread using tongs or a fork. Bake for 4 minutes more.
To assemble: Spread whipped cream cheese onto each piece of crostini. Top with the peaches and sprinkle with fresh basil for garnish. Enjoy!
1/4 cup whipped cream cheese, fresh basil
Notes
Tips for making this recipe:
Dice the peaches and make sure to be careful of the peach pit and the stem.
Make sure to spread the peaches into a thin layer on the baking sheet so they cook evenly
To store: These are kept in the refrigerator well for up to 2 days. If you serve each section separately, you can store the peaches and cream cheese in the fridge and the crostini in a Ziploc bag on the counter.