An elegant, yet simple appetizer, toasted baguette slices are topped with prosciutto and honey-glazed apple slices.

Northwest Bruschetta

4 Fuji apples
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup honey
32 (1/2-inch thick) slices baguette (about 2-inches diameter)
Olive-oil flavored cooking spray
16 very thin slices prosciutto ham (about 10 ounces)
Fresh sage, for garnish

1. Peel and core apples. Cut each apple into 16 wedges.
2. In large nonstick skillet over medium heat, warm oil and sauté apples 3 minutes or until crisp tender.
3. Add vinegar and cook 3 minutes or until most of the vinegar is evaporated.
4. Add honey and increase heat to high. When honey bubbles, stir gently for 1 minute until apples are soft.
5. Allow apples to cool in honey syrup.
6. With a slotted spoon remove apples; discard syrup.
7. Heat oven to 400°F (205°C).
8. Arrange bread slices on wire rack over cookie sheet. Spray both sides of bread with cooking spray; bake 6 minutes or until edges of bread are golden brown.
9. Remove and arrange on serving platter.
10. Immediately before serving, cut each prosciutto slice into 2x1-inch strips. Place one slice of prosciutto on each toast; top with two apple slices. Garnish with fresh sage.

Makes 32 slices.

Nutritional Infomation Not Provided.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Honey Board.