Nectarine And Prosciutto Crostini
This delightful recipe combines the sweetness of nectarines with the savory goodness of prosciutto, all atop crispy crostini. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, these crostini make a perfect appetizer for any gathering.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 thin French baguette
- 4 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 nectarines, halved and pitted
- 1/2 lb. thinly sliced prosciutto
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Position a rack in the upper third of an oven and preheat the broiler.
- Cut the bread on the diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 Tbs. of the olive oil. Broil, turning the slices over once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Using a mandoline, thinly slice the nectarine halves. Place alternating folded slices of nectarine and prosciutto on each crostini. Drizzle with the remaining 2 Tbs. olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Serves 8.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Cooking for Friends,</i> by Alison Attenborough and Jamie Kimm (Oxmoor House, 2008).
Yield
Serves 8.
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