Northwest Bounty Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1 sourdough baguette (8 oz.), sliced 1/4 in. thick
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup peeled and chopped Granny Smith apple
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1/4 cup dried tart cherries
• 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
• 2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts

Preparation

1. 1. Brush bread with 2 tbsp. olive oil and broil until golden, turning once, 5 minutes.
2. 2. In a frying pan over medium heat, sauté onion with remaining oil until golden. Add apple and syrup; cook 5 minutes. Let cool slightly. Stir in cherries, horseradish, and cheese; spoon over toasts. Top with nuts.