Apple & Onion Tapas/ Crostinis
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- 2 Tablespoons of butter and 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 large onion, Florida Sweet, Vidalia, or regular
- 1 large green apple, Granny Smith
- ½ Teaspoon of salt
- ¼ Teaspoon of pepper
- 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons of maple syrup or Florida honey
- 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 French baguette, thinly sliced (1/4- ½ inch slices) rubbed with olive oil and toasted in oven
- Blue cheese or Gorgonzola sliced (to top slices of bread) (easier to slice if frozen first
- Additional chopped fresh thyme leaves
- Saute the onions and apples in butter/oil mixture until softened, Add the maple syrup and vinegar salt and pepper, 2 Tablespoons of thyme, stir occasionally until apples are very soft (about 30 minutes)
- Bake the bread slices 350 degrees (brushed with olive oil) until lightly golden, 12-14 minutes
- Remove bread, place blue cheese/Gorgonzola slices on top of bread, spoon the apple/onion mixture on top, sprinkle with fresh thyme and serve. (note, freeze the cheese for easier slicing)
