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Pomegranate Pumpkin Crostini

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Pumpkin is perfect for the holidays when you make pumpkin crostini studded with pomegranate seeds and drizzled with honey! This is the perfect appetizer!

So, remember the other day when we talked about how to cut a pumpkin? Well, there is a reason you need to know how to do that. That reason is because you HAVE to make this Pomegranate Pumpkin Crostini. Seriously…it is like beyond amazing and will blow away any other appetizers on the table.

Pomegranate Pumpkin Crostini

Pomegranate Pumpkin Crostini

This crostini the perfect combination of a few simple ingredients that work together to create a ridiculously good dish. It is the perfect way to take pumpkin beyond fall and into the holidays too. I love seeing the pomegranate arils mixed in with roasted pumpkin for the perfect touch of red.

It’s pretty simple when it comes to how to make crostini. A crostini is small pieces of toasted bread that is topped with a variety of different meats, veggies, cheese, and herbs. The best thing about a crostini is that there is not one way to make it!

Pomegranate Pumpkin Crostini RecipeI can’t promise that people won’t initially think this crostini is too beautiful to eat. I mean just look at how good the pumpkin looks. YUM! But, the moment one person tries it, word will spread and it will disappear from your table! I can’t wait to make it for our annual holiday party and hear what everyone thinks!

Easy Pomegranate Pumpkin Crostini Pomegranate Pumpkin Crostini Appetizer

Are you getting ready for the holidays? What are some of your favorite party appetizers?

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Essential items for this recipe:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Cutting board

Pomegranate Pumpkin Crostini

Print Rate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French Bread sliced diagonally
  • 1 Pie Pumpkin cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 tbsp Oil divided
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Arils
  • 8 Sage Leaves
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 3 oz Goat Cheese softened

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil.
  • In a bowl, combine pumpkin pieces, 1 Tbsp oil, and salt. Stir to coat. 
  • Pour onto prepared baking sheet and cook for 10-15 minutes or until pumpkin is fork tender. 
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Toss with pomegranate arils.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in small skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, fry sage leaves until crisp. 
  • Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil. Crumble.
  • To assemble crostini, spread small amount of goat cheese onto slices of bread. Top with pumpkin mixture. Drizzle with honey and then sprinkle with crumbled sage leaves.
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7 Comments

  1. This looks like such an interesting recipe! Pinning to share! Thank you for linking up with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday!
    ~Laurie

  2. Not only does this sound good but your pictures make it look amazing!!! Thanks so much for sharing at Share The Wealth Sunday!
    xoxo
    Lisa

  3. What a marvelous combination! Thanks for sharing on Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesdays link up. Hope to see you back next week.

  4. Yum, this looks so great. I would have never thought to put these two flavors together. I will have to try this soon! Thank you for sharing with us at Thowback Thursday we hope to see you again this week.

  5. I love the combination & how pretty it looks. Sounds yummy. Pinned & shared. Happy holiday season! Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party!

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