Apple Cinnamon Dessert Bruschetta! This easy and fun treat is made with cinnamon toast, savory apples, and refined sugar-free vegan salted caramel.
Hi! So you know how I’ve told you in the past that I’m not a sweets kind of person? That I’d rather stuff my face with savory food? That’s still true, and I ate five of these at one sitting, because these little beauties are just as savory as they are sweet. So yeah, I don’t care if you’re raising your eyebrows about that admission. I mean let’s be real, I’m training for a marathon, and I’m HUNGRY! So. I. Eat. A lot.
Now that you know that I can be an oinker from time to time, let’s move along and talk about these amazing little apple dessert bruschettas.
The idea was all Alex’s. Can you say, THANK YOU, ALEX?! Really, you’re going to be thanking her during and after every single bite of this sweet and savory treat.
We were in the middle of our last long run, and as we always do, we were brainstorming for the blog. We have some big plans coming up for the New Year, so stay tuned. We were also creating recipes in our heads when she came up with this genius idea.
You see, we are a bruschetta loving family. She grew up on the stuff. Every party, every weekend, many dinners revolved around garlicky toasted slices of bread and chopped and/or pureed veggies, beans, nuts, herbs, or whatever we could think of to pile on top of the bread. However, we never made bruschetta for dessert. ??
WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE A SWEET BRUSCHETTA FOR DESSERT
If you love homemade applesauce, and you love cinnamon toast, you’re going to LOVE this apple cinnamon bruschetta recipe.
It’s not super sweet, it’s made with coconut sugar so it’s refined sugar-free, and thanks to the cinnamon, it’s savory too. And the vegan salted caramel sauce is to die for. It’s not your typical light colored caramel sauce, because it too is made with coconut sugar. It’s dark, rich, and eat it with a spoon delicious.
Additionally, it's apple season! Before we get ahead of ourselves and go all in with the pumpkin spice, let us celebrate the beautiful apple. It deserves that.
HOW TO MAKE APPLE CINNAMON DESSERT BRUSCHETTA WITH VEGAN SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE
This is an easy and fun dessert (or breakfast) to make with the kids. Serve it already constructed at your next party for an elegant presentation, or let your guests build their own. Either way you’ll be showered with compliments for sharing this wonderful apple dessert.
STEP ONE– Melt some vegan butter and mix up some coconut sugar and cinnamon. Brush the butter on sliced bread (a simple baguette works best) and sprinkle on a thin layer of cinnamon sugar, then toast until the bread is a light golden brown.
STEP TWO – Toast the pecans until they release their oil and are lightly toasted and crispy.
STEP THREE – Sauté the diced apples in a bit of vegan butter and cinnamon until they’re fork tender.
STEP FOUR– Make the vegan salted caramel sauce.
STEP FIVE – Spoon a pile of apples on the toast, sprinkle some chopped pecans over the apples, then drizzle the caramel sauce on top.
You’re going to love, love, love all of the flavors and textures going on in this dessert. From the crispy bread, to the soft apples, and the crunchy pecans, there is a surprise in every bite. Then there’s the slightly sweet apple, the savory cinnamon, and the salty sweet caramel sauce. It’s the best.
Make this and let us know what you think. We love to hear from you! And, don’t forget to take a picture of your gorgeous creation and tag us @veganosity on Instagram.
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APPLE CINNAMON DESSERT BRUSCHETTA
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Toast
- 1 small baguette thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoon vegan butter
- 3 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Apples
- 3 large Fuji or Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, finely diced
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoon water
- 6 tablespoon vegan butter
- ½ cup culinary coconut milk not regular canned coconut milk or every day drinkable coconut milk
- ¼ teaspoon ground sea salt
- 1 cup toasted pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (662°C)
For the Cinnamon Toast
- Melt the butter. Mix the coconut sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Place the sliced bread on a baking sheet and brush a thin layer of butter over the entire top. Sprinkle a thin layer of the coconut sugar/cinnamon mixture on top and bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Toast the pecans now if they’re not already toasted. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 6 to 8 minutes or until they release their oil and are lightly browned. When cool, coarsely chop.
For the Apples
- In a medium sauce pan, cook the apples, water, butter, and cinnamon on medium heat until the apples are fork tender, approximately 15 minutes. Make sure to stir the ingredients together until well combined and stir frequently to prevent scorching. Add more water if needed.
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
- In a small sauce pan, heat the sugar on medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar begins to melt, approximately 5 to 8 minutes. Coconut sugar doesn’t dissolve like refined white sugar. The sugar will begin to show small streaks of bubbling liquefied sugar, this is when you add the water and whisk constantly until it completely dissolves and bubbles. Add the butter and whisk constantly until combined. Add the culinary coconut milk and whisk constantly until it thickens, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. It won’t be so thick that it clings to the spoon, it will have the consistency of molasses.
To Construct the Bruschetta
- Spoon the apples on top of the cinnamon toast, sprinkle the chopped pecans on the apples, and drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the top.
- Grab a napkin or two and enjoy!
Rewari says
Thanks for sharing Linda and Alex! You mush have some awesome memories of apples!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you! We do. 🙂
Cinnamon Zone says
A lovely blend of flavors for a delicious dessert. The colors and the ingredients that have been used definitely gives a feeling of the season and the three layers provide texture and depth to this recipe.
Linda Meyer says
Thank you so much! We're happy you like it. 🙂
Trinity says
This looks so good. A fabulous way to make something that looks posh and fancy (but is secretly easy)... my kind of recipe!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Trinity! I didn't think of it as a fancy dessert until now. Another reason to love it. 🙂
alisamarie says
I don't think I've ever seen dessert bruschetta! What a marvelously delicious idea 🙂
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Alisa! Alex is getting lots of pats on the back for this idea. 🙂
Sarah Newman, Vegan Chickpea says
What a creative idea! I've never had sweet bruschetta. Yum!!
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Sarah!
Jasmine says
Dessert bruschetta, AMAZING!!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Jasmine!
Strength and Sunshine says
These are such a great idea for any upcoming holiday gathering!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Rebecca!
Aimee says
Wow! Absolutely love this idea <3 Looks soooooooo good!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Aimee! 🙂
Christine @ Run Plant Based says
Yum, this is such a fun fall recipe and it looks amazing. Thanks!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Christine!
Mel | avirtualvegan.com says
No wonder you ate 5. I would too! They look amazing. I love the idea of sweet bruschetta and apples, cinnamon and caramel are just perfect together!
Linda Meyer says
Thanks for understanding, Mel! 🙂 They are so good, I'm borderline obsessed with them.
Veggie Inspired says
Dang, these look so good!! I LOVE all things fall, and apple, and caramel, and toasty! I could easily shove 5 in my face in record time too!
Linda Meyer says
We should have a girl's day with these and wine! 😉
Jenn says
Omg, that sounds fab!!
Linda Meyer says
🙂
gloria says
what is "culinary coconut milk?
Linda Meyer says
Hi Gloria,
It's much thicker and stable than other kinds of coconut milk. Here's a link to the one that I use. http://sodeliciousdairyfree.com/products/culinary-coconut-milk
Marlena | Where You Get Your Protein says
This looks amazing! The caramel topping and pecans take this dessert to the next level! I can’t wait to try it!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Marlena! Yes, the caramel and pecans are a definite must.
Dianne says
Thank you, Alex! This looks like such a fun recipe. So perfect for fall! I'm going apple picking next week, so I'm bookmarking this.
Linda Meyer says
Isn't this so creative of Alex? I'm going to gain 10 pounds because I can't stop thinking about them, which means I will make more soon, but they're just so darn good!