Apple Prosciutto Bruschetta

Name: Apple Prosciutto Bruschetta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped peeled apple; 1 cup (4 ounces) grated Asiago cheese; 2 ounces finely chopped prosciutto; 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1 teaspoon cream sherry or apple juice, optional; 36 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)

This is a simple but delicious holiday appetizer. I use Honeycrisp apples but you can use whatever apples you have handy. For adult parties, I add a splash of cream sherry wine for an extra-special flavor. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped peeled apple
1 cup (4 ounces) grated Asiago cheese
2 ounces finely chopped prosciutto
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 teaspoon cream sherry or apple juice, optional
36 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. For topping, combine first seven ingredients and, if desired, sherry.
Place baguette slices on foil-lined baking sheets. Top each with 1 rounded tablespoon topping. Bake until lightly browned and cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes.