Simple Crostini: Apple-Mushroom

Ingredients:

2 large granny smith apples
1 large bunch of Hen of the Woods (Maitake) Mushrooms
2 cloves garlic
Olive oil
Salt
1 whole wheat baguette

To Prepare:

1. Cut the baguette into quarter-inch slices with a sharp serrated knife, either straight across or diagonally.
2. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil and toast in the oven until the top is crunchy, avoid letting the edges brown or the crostini will be too messy to serve as an appetizer
3. Peel, core, and quarter the apples and slice thinly, each slice should be about the size of the baguette slices and about an eighth of an inch thick
4. Gently wash the mushrooms and remove the hard stems, discard,
5. Crush garlic and infuse olive oil in a medium pan over low heat
6. Turn the heat to medium and add the mushrooms and a sprinkle of salt to the pan, tossing lightly
7. Cover and allow the mushrooms to become soft, stirring occasionally; remove from heat
8. To make the crostini place one slice of apple and a small spoonful of mushrooms on each slice of bread, serve immediately or refrigerate. This is a great appetizer to make ahead for dinners or parties.