Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 medium onions, (finely diced)
  • 4 tbsp oil, divided*
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 4 medium apples, (peeled, cored and thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup brown sugar (or coconut palm sugar, amount will depend on the sweetness of your apples)
  • 1-2 tsp cinnamon
  • 16 oz thinly sliced cheddar
  • 1 medium gluten-free baguette sliced diagonally in 1/2 inch slices (or use gluten-free crackers)

Instruction

  • Caramelize the onions. Over low to medium heat, heat the oil and add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally. Once tender and translucent, add a pinch of sugar and a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar to start the caramelization process. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the onions are a deep golden colour. Depending on the type of onion you use (as they all caramelize at different rates based on their natural sugar content) this may take up to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, peel and core the apples. Slice very thinly and cut into small pieces so they won't fall off the crostini. Toss with brown sugar and cinnamon. Heat oil in a skillet. When hot, add the apples and stir. Cook just until apples are tender. Remove from heat.
  • Heat oven to 350F. Lay the sliced baguette or cracker on a baking sheet. Top with a small spoonful of the caramelized onions, a spoonful of the caramelized apples, and top with a thin slice of cheese. Bake for approximately 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  • Serve warm, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves.