These Cheesy Caramelized Onion & Apple Toasts are a simple appetizer idea that only take a few minutes and a few ingredients to make.
These Cheesy Caramelized Onion & Apple Toasts are the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and buttery. Golden caramelized shallots bring rich, deep flavor, while chopped Granny Smith apples add a bright, crisp bite that cuts through the richness. Layered with slices of nutty Gruyère cheese and toasted until melty and golden, every bite feels cozy and indulgent—just right for fall and winter gatherings.
A drizzle of balsamic glaze ties it all together with a touch of tangy sweetness, making these toasts as beautiful as they are delicious. They’re an easy yet impressive holiday party appetizer that captures everything we love about the season—warm, cheesy, and full of flavor. Serve them warm and watch them disappear fast.
If you like these toasts, you’ll love my Caramelized Apple, Onion, and Cheddar Tart and my Mushrooms on Toast.
Cheesy Caramelized Onion & Apple Toasts
Ingredients
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 large shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- 2 Granny smith apples
- Balsamic glaze
- A few sprigs of thyme
Instructions
- Thinly slice shallots and add to a skillet with butter, a pinch of salt, pepper and thyme sprigs. Cook stirring often on medium to low heat for about 20 min or until the shallots are cooked down and a deep brown. Drizzle with balsamic and remove any thyme stems.
- Coat bread in olive oil and cook in a skillet for 2-3 min per side until nicely browned.
- Slice cheese and apples. Add to toasts along with the caramelized shallots. Cut toasts into 3 pieces each.
- Drizzle with more balsamic glaze and enjoy!
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