Ingredients
Method
Roast the Grapes
- Heat the oven to 200 C / 400 F. On a 33 x 23 cm / 13 x 9-inch sheet pan, toss the grapes with 1 tbsp olive oil and the thyme sprigs.
- Roast for 15 to 18 minutes, until the grape skins split and the juices turn syrupy. Set aside.
Toast the Bread
- While the grapes roast, brush both sides of the baguette slices with the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Arrange the bread on a second sheet pan and toast in the same oven for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping once, until the edges are golden and firm.
Sear the Halloumi
- Pat the halloumi slices dry with paper towels. This helps them brown instead of steaming in the pan.
- Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the halloumi slices in a single layer, working in two batches so they don't touch.
- Sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until deep golden with a little crisp at the edges. Repeat with the second batch.
Assemble
- Top each toasted baguette slice with a slice of warm halloumi.
- Spoon the roasted grapes and their juices over the halloumi.
- Drizzle with honey, add a crack of black pepper and a pinch of flaky salt. Scatter thyme leaves on top and serve right away.
Notes
- Dry halloumi slices well before searing, wet cheese won't brown.
- Roast grapes until skins split, don't rush this step.
- Assemble crostini right before serving, halloumi firms up as it cools.
- Use a rimmed sheet pan for the grapes, they release a lot of juice.
