A simple crostini recipe with rich, savory flavor. Roasting the grapes simply with olive oil, salt and pepper and serving them with a smear of cheese on a crunchy cracker or crostini, makes for an easy appetizer. Topping it off with a drizzle of honey adds the perfect touch of sweetness to this savory bite.
Next time try the Pepper Jelly Recipe over a block of cream cheese.
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ It's super easy - love that!
✔️ Incredibly delicious. It will definitely give your party the WOW factor when you serve them
✔️ And the best thing? (Other than how amazingly delicious it tastes of course)....is that it's nearly effortless!
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- creamy blue cheese or Cambazola or if you'd prefer honey goat cheese, mmm!!
- crackers, crostini or baguette slices
- red grapes or green grapes - just be sure to use seedless
- honey
- sea salt
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- Remove the cheese from the fridge and allow to come to room temperature.
- Remove the stems from the grapes, wash well. Place the grapes in a heavy skillet (cast iron works great here), or a rimmed baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the grapes are caramelized.
- Assemble the crunchy crostini with a smear of cheese, top with warm grapes, drizzle of honey and pinch of sea salt.
Equipment
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A couple of items you might find helpful if you make this super yummy appetizer!
- Honey Drizzle Stick (love these!)
- Small Cast Iron Skillet
FAQ's
Roasting grapes intensifies their flavor - they caramelize well because of their high sugar content and it enhances their flavor.
Absolutely! Air fry the grapes at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes. They are done when the skin begins to darken and split.
Crostini is most similar to a crouton, thinly sliced and very crunchy. Bruschetta can be compared to garlic bread, thicker sliced with a crunchy toasted exterior and often rubbed with garlic for flavor.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees, roasting the bread quickly to get it super crispy.
Thinly slice bread. Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toast until brown and crunchy, flip and do the same for side two.
Variations and Tips
The natural sweetness of the grapes caramelizes so nicely!
Substitute olive oil for the honey if you'd prefer less sweetness.
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- Homemade pot stickers - another savory bite with just a hint of sweet from the hoisin and heat from chili sauce with crunch from the water chestnuts, mmmm!
- Three ingredient baked brie - trust me on this one, you're gonna want to stand there with a spoon and enjoy this sweet cheesy bite!
Serving suggestions
What made these appetizers even easier is I took a shortcut and served them on my favorite crackers - easy and delicious! Look for thinly sliced crunchy baked crackers - delish!
- Top them with chopped nuts for an even more decadent treat or fresh raspberries.
- Great with a glass of wine, these little appetizers are rich and delicious.
- These are perfect for parties, date night or Mother's Day Brunch! They are simple to make with so little effort and such a big wow flavor factor!
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Roasted Grape Crostini Recipe
Ingredients
- A creamy blue cheese or Cambazola is best for this recipe
- crackers or crostini
- 15-20 grapes
- honey
- sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and black pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- Remove the cheese from the fridge and allow to come to room temperature.
- Remove the stems from the grapes, wash well. Pat dry with paper towel.
- Place the grapes in a heavy skillet in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the grapes are caramelized.
- Assemble the crostini with a smear of cheese, top with a warm roasted grapes, drizzle of honey and pinch of sea salt.
Nutrition
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Don't worry, we'll never share your email.When I lived in Sacramento one of my best friends was (still is!) Nicole. At the time she worked raising money for a school that helps deaf children. Long story short after volunteering at the school my brother and I decided we wanted to put together a fund raiser for them - a wine tasting event.
There were some that said "we couldn't sell 10 tickets, let alone 50" which we proved wrong. But the night of the event was so rainy and awful, we began to doubt ourselves - who would want to come out in this weather? Pretty soon the first car pulled up and then another...and then another!
We sold out the event and raised nearly $10,000 dollars for the school!!
What does this have to do with Roasted Grape Crostini? Well this was actually one of the appetizers we served at our wine tasting event.
Emily Pelosi
Making these for a party tonight. Looks great.
Bowl Me Over
Hey that's great Emily - such an easy appetizer! What did everyone think?
Katerina
Roquefort type of cheese are my husband and son's favorites. They would love these little bites!
Bowl Me Over
Yum, yum, yum Katerina - enjoy!!
Debi at Life Currents
This is a wonderful story; thanks so much for sharing it with us. I roasted grapes once and thought they were delicious. Why didn't I ever try it again? Well, I need to do it again so that I can make this beautiful appetizer! It looks so drool-worthy! And I love that you used my favorite blue cheese! Yum!
Bowl Me Over
I know, right? So easy you forget it can be done! I hope you give this one a try, so yummy!!!
Catherine
What a elegant and creative idea for crostini and beautiful story behind it. Looks fabulous dear. xo, Catherine
Bowl Me Over
Thank you so much Catherine!
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens
What a wonderful story about that fundraiser, and about your friendship that's lasted ever since! I can really see why this appetizer recipe is so special to you! Food is always better with a great backstory! 😀 Plus, it's gorgeous and looks fabulous! I've actually never roasted grapes before - that's something I really need to fix, and this is definitely the recipe to help me do that!
Bowl Me Over
Same here Shelley, food most times has a story! 😀 I hope you give roasting grapes a try - so yummy, so unique & delicious.
Elizabeth
My mouth is watering at your photographs! This recipe sounds so amazing!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks so much Elizabeth, I hope you give it a try!
Nettie Moore
Makes me drool! Yummy! Nettie
Bowl Me Over
Ahhh! Then I've done my job Nettie! 😀
christine
I've been using strawberries alot in savory dishes but grapes? I've never thought of it! That cheese though - um yeah. Give this girl an appetizer like this and I'm all smiles.
Bowl Me Over
Mmmm.....don't even get me started on strawberries, they are next on my list of fruit to roast - too yummy!
Michelle De La Cerda
I will have to get some grapes next time I am at the store and roast them up!
Bowl Me Over
Awesome, I hope you give it a try Michelle!
Janette@CulinaryGinger
As soon as set my eyes on these pictures my mouth started watering. What is better than a sweet and savory cheese crostini?
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Janette - I just love these little jewels!
The Food Hunter
Now I'm craving blue cheese! this looks awesome.
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Theresa!!!
Joanne/WineLady Cooks
This is a beautiful spread and soooooo delicious. Would be a perfect appetizer for summer gatherings.
Bowl Me Over
So true Joanne - glass of wine is about all it needs! 😀
peter @feedyoursoultoo
I have never roasted grapes before. The grapes paired with the creamy blue cheese is a perfect combination.
Bowl Me Over
You'll definitely want to give it a try Peter, I think you really love it!
KC the Kitchen Chopper
Cambozola is my favorite "blue" cheese. It goes so well with sweet and/or savory. Love the idea of the roasted grapes. Delish.
Bowl Me Over
Cambozola is so delish!! I hope you give the roasted grapes a try KC - it's a such treat!
Michaela Kenkel
This looks utterly divine!! I would love to just dig right in!
Bowl Me Over
Serve it up with some cocktails this weekend, you'll love them! 😀
Patty Haxton Anderson
Oh my these do look so good!
Bowl Me Over
So yummy, such a great appetizer!
Angela
Oh wow, these are gorgeous!! Just a few simple ingredients but turned up! I've never roasted a grape... cant wait to try that!
Bowl Me Over
Then you definitely need to give it a go, you'll love the flavor Angela!
Gaye @CalmHealthySexy
Hi Debra - What a great story about your wine-tasting event, and what a gorgeous recipe. Thanks so much for sharing with the Let's Get Real party.
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Gaye - I always enjoy your party. Thanks for stopping by!
Petro @ Creative Homemaking
What a brilliant idea! I never would've thought of combining these ingredients but they seem like a perfect match!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Petro! Give this a try - so yummy!
Ilka
This is such a tasty snack idea! Love the combination of all these unique flavors! Pinning and stumbling! Yum!!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Ilka - love this easier appetizer!!