Apple Toast with Ricotta and Sage Honey
Craving a fall-inspired bite that’s as simple as it is stunning? This Apple Toast with Ricotta and Sage Honey strikes the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Think creamy ricotta, crisp apples, and a drizzle of fragrant honey infused with fresh sage. Each bite tastes like autumn on toast!
Equipment
- small pot
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- 3-4 fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 slices good-quality bread like sourdough or country loaf
- butter or olive oil for toasting the bread optional
- 1 crisp apple, thinly sliced like Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Pink Lady
- ⅓-½ cup whole milk ricotta use as much as you need to cover your bread
- 1-2 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoon chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans, or pistachios
- pinch flaky sea salt optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, warm the honey and sage over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes until melted. Remove from the heat and let it steep while you prepare the toast. Steeping it for at least one hour will lend the best flavor.¼ cup honey, 3-4 fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped
- Toast your bread slices until golden. For the best taste, pan-fry your bread in a shallow pan with butter or olive oil until golden brown on both sides.2 slices good-quality bread, butter or olive oil for toasting the bread
- Spread each slice with ricotta. Top with the apples, a generous drizzle of sage-honey (you can discard the sage leaves, but I leave them in), orange zest, and chopped nuts.1 crisp apple, thinly sliced, ⅓-½ cup whole milk ricotta, 1-2 teaspoon orange zest, 2 tablespoon chopped nuts
- Finish with a sprinkle of sea salt if using. Serve immediately.pinch flaky sea salt
Notes
- Don't throw away that leftover sage honey! Make a large batch and use it to drizzle over cheese, sweeten hot drinks, glaze roasted veggies, dress salads, or even drizzle over breakfast breads like scones or biscuits.
Nutrition*
Serving: 1 toast | Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 239IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 3mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Actual values may vary based on ingredients, measurements, and substitutions.
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