Caramel Apple and Goat Cheese Flatbread with Thyme
A savory-sweet flatbread topped with caramelized apples, tangy goat cheese, and fresh thyme leaves, perfect for fall entertaining. This Mediterranean-inspired Halloween recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flatbread crust, apples, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 large (12-inch) flatbread crust
- 2 medium, thinly sliced (preferably Granny Smith) apples
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 oz, crumbled goat cheese
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted. Add 2 thinly sliced medium apples and 2 tbsp brown sugar, sauté for 5-7 minutes until apples are soft and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- Step 2: Place 1 large (12-inch) flatbread crust on a baking sheet. Brush with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
- Step 3: Evenly distribute caramelized apples over the flatbread, then scatter 4 oz crumbled goat cheese on top.
- Step 4: Bake flatbread in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until crust edges are golden and cheese is slightly melted.
- Step 5: Remove flatbread and sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves over the top. Slice and serve warm as an appetizer or light meal.








