Roasted Grape & Lavender Brie Crostini Appetizer

Roasted grapes are the hot new trend this year and we couldn't help join the fun with this easy to make up recipe. The flavors that meld together to shine in this upscale appetizer.

Roasted Grapes
2 cups red grapes
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp culinary lavender buds
sprinkle of salt

Preheat oven to 425℉ oven. In a mixing bowl combine grapes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, culinary lavender and a sprinkle of salt. Stir until mixed together and grapes are coated. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until grapes shrivel slightly, crack and or slightly toast. Remove from oven when done and assemble rest of appetizer.

Crostini Brie
Crostini Bread, sliced
Brie cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes

Turn stove down to 350℉. Place your crostini pieces on a baking sheet with a 1/4 inch cube of brie cheese. Bake until cheese melts about 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and with a spatula move them to your appetizer plate. Top each crostini cheese bread a couple grapes. Then drizzle with the Lavender Balsamic dressing on top. Serve and enjoy!

Lavender Balsamic Dressing 
1 Tbsp Lavender Simple Syrup
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

In a small bowl combine your Lavender Simple Syrup and balsamic vinegar, stir to mix and use for topping your crostini bread. Garnish the plate with some Lavender Cocktail Picks.

If you don't have lavender simple syrup you could replace with honey, but we now you'll like the special addition of the extra little bright flavor that lavender brings to this appetizer.

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