Artificial Food Coloring Free Apple-Sage Sweet Potato Crostini
These little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce them. Roasted sweet potato rounds act as the "crostini," turning golden and caramelized in a hot oven with nothing but coconut oil, sea salt, and a touch of turmeric for warmth and color. The topping is where things get really special — diced apple sautéed with shallot, fresh sage, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, apple cider vinegar, and a drizzle of honey creates something that's sweet, savory, and just a little tangy all at once. Every single ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food, which means you're completely in control of what goes into the dish — no dyes hiding in a spice blend, no synthetic additives lurking in a store-bought sauce. That matters more than people realize with party food, where brightly colored garnishes and pre-made toppings are common culprits. Finished with a fresh sage leaf and a pinch of flaky sea salt, these are as beautiful as they are clean. Whether you're serving guests with sensitivities or just cooking more intentionally, this is the kind of recipe that makes the effort feel effortless.
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6 servings
For the sweet potato rounds
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 ½ lb total), scrubbed
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For the apple-sage topping
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch dice
- 1 small shallot, finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced, plus small whole leaves for garnish
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Slice the sweet potatoes crosswise into rounds about 1/3-inch thick — you should get roughly 18 rounds total. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides with the 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, then sprinkle evenly with the 1/2 tsp fine sea salt and 1/4 tsp turmeric.
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