KISSIMMEE, Fla. -
Dec. 28, 2022 -
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Roasted Grape Crostini with Lemon Ricotta and Thyme
Courtesy of The Fresh Market (https://www.thefreshmarket.com/)Consuming 12 grapes when the clock strikes midnight is a New Year's tradition in Spain, Portugal and many Latin American countries. Each grape represents a month in the year ahead — sweet grapes mean that month will be good while sour grapes signify an unlucky month. Add this appetizer to your party spread as a nod to this tradition.
Ingredients: - 3 cups Gum Drop Grapes or Black Seedless Grapes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for crostini
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1/2 heaping teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 Rustic French Batard, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- Flaky sea salt, for serving
- Honey, for serving
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper. In a medium sized bowl, combine grapes, olive oil and thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread out into an even layer on sheet pan and roast for 20 minutes. While grapes roast, combine ricotta and lemon zest in a small bowl. Season with a good pinch of salt and several cranks of the pepper mill; stir to combine. Once grapes are finished roasting, remove from oven and set aside to cool; decrease heat to 350° F. Place baguette slices on a separate sheet pan and drizzle generously with olive oil. Bake until golden brown, about 5-10 minutes. To assemble the crostini, spread each baguette slice with ricotta, top with roasted grapes, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, freshly ground pepper, a drizzle of honey and fresh thyme leaves.
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