The key is to choose toppings of various textures and flavors from savory to sweet and I try my best to keep the sweet naturally sweet, not a lot of added sugar.
The categories for my toppings are fruits and veggies, spreads, herbs, and extra finishes like basil pesto and olive tapenade. I like to keep it real with my toppings, however, I don't always have time to make everything, like my own fruit spread, that’s when I use Smucker’s Fruit & Honey Fruit Spread, it’s my go-to spread because it doesn't have a lot of extra sugar or ingredients I can't pronounce. It’s sweetened with honey. Warning, never feed honey to children under a year old, their little bodies can't process it so it can harm them.
I grew up using Smucker’s jams on my PB&J sandwiches but the latest addition to their line of jams, Fruit & Honey Fruit Spread is by far my favorite and it makes putting together my Crostini Appetizer Party so much easier. For this gathering I used Smucker’s Fruit & Honey Triple Berry Fruit Spread and Strawberry Jalapeno Fruit Spread.
Set up is so easy, just set out platters of your toppings and let your guest have fun mixing and matching toppings. To make it easier, have your guest bring the toppings!
Slice the veggies and fruits and place them on platters. Add herbs and the other toppings to your platters. Transfer spreads to serving bowls.
Slice and toast your bread and add the jams to the table and everything is set for fun. A stress-free Crostini Appetizer Party to share the holiday with friends.
You can find Smucker's Fruit & Honey Fruit Spread line of jams at Walmart in the bread and jelly aisle.
PrintStress-Free Crostini Appetizer Party
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 27 mins
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 baguettes, sliced on the diagonal
- olive oil
- Smucker's Fruit & Honey Fruit Spread of your choice
- SPREADS
- basil pesto
- hummus
- goat cheese
- HERBS
- fresh basil
- fresh mint
- FRUIT & VEGGIES
- sliced apples
- sliced pears
- sliced cherry tomatoes
- sliced cucumbers
- sliced radish
- sliced grapes
- EXTRAS
- sliced cheese
- red pepper flakes
- sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place baguette on a shallow baking pan and brush with a olive oil.
- Place pan in oven and toast until bread starts to brown.
- Assemble crostini ingredients, serve and have fun!
Nikki says
I absolutely love parties where you can put together your own bites and bits. This would be a perfect evening for me. And I love that all of The Preserves are sweetened with honey. By the way, I had no idea that children under 1 couldn't have honey, thanks so much for sharing that bit of information. In the pictures above, there is a photo with pesto and humus and around bit of cheese, what type of cheese is that? It looks so delicious. I am pinning this for future get-togethers with friends. This is a perfect idea.
Celeste says
I learned about honey in school and as a Center Director of an early Learning Center for over 18 years, I made sure your mothers knew not to give their little babies honey.
I used mozzarella and Swiss because it's what I had on hand, I'm glad you like this party idea.
Cathy Lawdanski says
Celeste - I love this. People arrive at various times Christmas day and we don't have our big dinner until supper time. These crostini & toppings are perfect to have out and ready for when people need to snack.
Celeste says
That's a great idea, hadn't thought of doing that. I may have to do the same. Thanks
Erin - Suburban Simplicity says
What a lovely, perfect appetizer for holiday entertaining! This flavor combination would definitely hit the spot!
Celeste says
It was so delicious and very filling. Clean-up was a breeze.
Leanna says
This is a terrific idea, not only is it easy it would be fun and delicious. Thank you for listing out the various toppings to try. Pinning to my appetizer board. Thank you for sharing.
Celeste says
Thanks Leanna, I'm glad you like it. Have fun!
Melissa Ruddy says
This sounds yummy. Salty sweet!
Celeste says
Yeah, don't you just love the salty sweet thing.
Samantha K says
This is a great idea for holiday parties! The Smucker's Fruit & Honey Fruit Spreads would be great for that!! (client)
Celeste says
Thanks Samantha, I'm glad you like it.