Roasted Plum Ricotta Crostini with Maple-Balsamic Glaze - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 2 small-medium plums (pitted, sliced 1/3 " thick )
• 6 slices red onion (1/3" thick )
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon maple sugar ((If not available use coconut palm sugar) )
• 8 slices Baguette (1/2 inch thick - cut on the diagonal )
• 6 tablespoons Vegan Ricotta Cheese*
• 3 teaspoons pitted green olives (coarsely chopped, I use Manzanilla)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves ((these are a must!) )
• 3 tablespoons balsamic ((no caramel coloring) )
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup*
• few gratings freshly cracked black pepper