Crostini with Gorgonzola, Caramelized Red Onion, Topped with an Apple Slice

I have been wanting to make a crostini with Gorgonzola, but most of the recipes I found featured it with pear. While I love pears, I wanted a little more crunch on the top of my crostini. So I put my own twist on this all time favorite.

Ingredients:

1 loaf of French bread

crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

1 red onion slices thin

1 granny smith apple or any apple, you chose the sweetness or

   tartness. (Tip: after slicing the apple, place slices in lemon water,

   this will help to prevent the apple from turning brown)

Method:                              

Pour olive oil into a skillet and when the oil is hot, saute the onion until caramelized, stirring continually to prevent the onion from burning, about 15-20 minutes.

Slice the French bread into 1/4 - 1/2 inch slices. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and place the sliced bread on the sheet, then drizzle a little olive oil on top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 5-8 minutes or until the bread turns slightly golden in color.

Remove bread and immediately place the Gorgonzola on top. The cheese should melt a little. (If your cheese does not melt you can pop the bread with the cheese on top into the microwave for a few seconds until the melting process begins) Then place the sauteed onion on top of the cheese and then top with a slice of apple and serve.