Gorgonzola Apple Bruschetta with Lemon Infused Honey

Serves
24

  • 1 jar (12 oz.) honey
  • 1 medium lemon, washed, dried
  • 1 – 14-inch French baguette
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 containers (5 oz. each) Culinary Tours Gorgonzola
  • Cheese Crumbles
  • 2/3 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples
  • 12 small radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  1. Pour honey into a small saucepan. Grate half the lemon’s rind; add to honey. Slice the un-grated half of the lemon; add slices to honey.
  2. Juice remaining lemon into a small bowl; set aside.
  3. Place honey over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes; allow honey to cool, strain into a clean jar*.
  4. Preheat oven to 400.
  5. Cut bread diagonally into 24 ½-inch slices.
  6. Lightly brush oil over both sides of bread slices; arrange slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned, turning after 5 minutes.
  7. Cut apples in half, core and slice thinly, cut slices in half. Place apple slices in a bowl and toss with reserved lemon juice.
  8. Combine 1 container gorgonzola and mascarpone in a bowl; stir until blended.
  9. Spread about 2 teaspoons gorgonzola mixture over each slice of bread.
  10. Top with apple and radishes slices.
  11. Sprinkle with remaining gorgonzola and dill; drizzle with lemon infused honey.

 

*Leftover honey may be stored, tightly sealed and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.