Roasted Grape Crostini

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Roasted Grape Crostini is an easy, elegant appetizer that’s perfect for the holiday season. Oven-roasted balsamic-infused grapes, complement creamy ricotta and crusty bread so deliciously and it’s especially lovely served with wine.

Finger-friendly and almost too pretty to eat, Roasted Grape Crostini is my go-to appetizer when I’m entertaining guests. This year, the Thanksgiving hosting is all mine and I could not be more excited. A little nervous, but VERY excited too. I love party planning and enjoying the jubilation. Such fun!

This appetizer comes together so simply and is the perfect preview for all of the deliciousness that is to come. Roasting the grapes concentrates the sweetness and allows the juice to reduce into a silky, sticky, divine syrup. Balance the sweet with savory, by adding  fresh rosemary, flaky sea salt and freshly ground pepper to the mix. A warm, toasty wine is an absolute must, and that’s exactly why Woodbridge is always on my holiday menu.

Woodbridge wines are very balanced which makes them a lovely dinner wine. They’re great for serving to family and friends because the flavors are smooth and enjoyed by any wine fan. I especially enjoy the Woodbridge Red Blends wine during the holidays. The flavors of jammy blackberry, vanilla, and baking spices complement holiday meals so deliciously. The full and rich flavorful finish is a fabulous pairing with holiday favorites like turkey, creamy potatoes and pumpkin pie. Don’t forget to have some Woodbridge Chardonnay on hand, too, for those that prefer a white wine.

The only thing I’m not too fond of when it comes to hosting is running around with my head cut off trying to get everything ready hours before my guests are to arrive. Having a few ready-made dishes that I don’t have to spend hours making definitely helps my sanity. But these easy dishes must be warm, delicious and just like homemade – that’s why I turn to Marie Callender’s for dessert.

Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or a lavish affair, Marie Callender’s will leave every guest impressed. Unless you spill the beans, your family and friends will think you slaved away for hours baking pies. Marie Callender’s desserts taste just like what Grandma would have made. No one has to know, these pies simply come out of the box and into the oven… easy peasy with no mess or clean-up.

I’ve gotten a little ahead of myself, though. We all know the meal’s not complete without the turkey! It won’t matter if you’re the kind of person who has the holiday gathering that everyone wants to attend or are a first-time host or hostess, with the number one brand of turkey in America, Butterball, everyone will devour a tender, juicy, high-quality turkey.

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Festive Roasted Grape Crostini and Woodbridge Red Blend wine will definitely be the hit of your holiday celebrations. I cannot wait for you guys to give this combo a try. You can find some great Thanksgiving deals from shopkick here. For more recipe ideas, head here! And if you do create these little bites of joy, I would love to see and hear how much you love them too. Comment below and let us all know how they turn out. Also, snap a picture and tag #kimscravings on Instagram. Happy holiday season, friends!

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5 from 7 votes

Roasted Grape Crostini

Ingredients

• 1-2 baguettes (mine totaled 8 oz.)
• 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2-1 cup ricotta
• Fresh sprigs of thyme or rosemary, sesame seeds and cracked pepper to top (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 

2. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar and olive oil together. Add grapes and toss to coat. Add grapes to a small baking sheet that is lined with foil.

3. Bake for 20 minutes. While cooking, slice baguette into ⅓ inch slices (should make about 22 rounds, depending the size and amount bought). Lay the bread slices on a large baking sheet and spray tops with cooking spray.
   

4. Place bread slices on other rack in oven to toast at the same time as grapes, for the last 10 mins.

5. Remove grapes and bread from oven after 10 minutes and when baguette slices are lightly toasted and grapes are just starting to wrinkle and burst.

6. Spread about 1 tablespoon ricotta onto crostini and add several grape halves to each crostini. Sprinkle fresh cracked pepper and sesame seeds over crostini and garnish with thyme or rosemary. Enjoy!

Author: Kim

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