An appetiser in good company on the background of the Christmas festivities.
A glass of fine wine and a handful of appetizing toasted canapés: the perfect finger food to munch while chatting.
The sweet apple harmonizes with the balsamic vinegar reduction, which gives the whole a hint of subtle sharpness. The cheese represents complete and utter creaminess.
Serve as an appetizer for your Christmas or New Year’s Eve dinner.
Ingredients for around 20 toasted canapés
Baguette bread | 1
Thinly slice Modì Apples | 2-3
Camembert Cheese | 250 g (9 ounces)
Fresh thyme and black pepper qs
Slightly salted butter qs
For the vinegar reduction:
Modena Balsamic Vinegar Igp* (Protected Geographical Indication) | 100 ml (3.5 fluid ounces)
Honey | 1 teaspoon
Wholemeal brown sugar | 1 teaspoon
Preparation
Prepare the reduction: put the ingredients into a small saucepan and let them reduce at low heat until you obtain a dense creamy sauce. Keep aside for later.
Slice the camembert and divide each slice in half. Slice the baguette and toast the slices on a grill and spread a thin layer of butter over each. Then add a slice of cheese and two/three slices of Modì apple. Top it all off with a final slice of cheese.
Grill the canapés in the oven at high heat for a few seconds until the cheese becomes creamy. Decorate with the vinegar reduction, thyme leaves and black pepper. Taste the canapés hot. Delicious at room temperature too.