CRANBERRY BACON JAM CROSTINI
Steps:
- Cranberry Bacon Jam:In a medium pot, cook the bacon until nicely browned. Remove from pot, saving about 2 tbsp bacon fat. (Strain the rest off of the bacon)
- In remaining bacon fat, cook the onions over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and cook about a minute until fragrant.
- Add bacon back to the pot. Add remaining bacon jam ingredients (through to dried cranberries).
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often (watch carefully so the sugar doesn't burn), for about 30 minutes until thickened and syrupy (there shouldn't be a lot of liquid remaining). Set aside. (This can easily be made ahead and stored in the fridge!)
- Crostini:Spray a baking sheet with non stick spray and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lightly butter one side of each bread slice, and place on baking sheet with the butter facing up. Place pan in the oven for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom is lightly toasted. Flip bread slices and top with cheese slices. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of bacon jam on top of cheese and place in the oven for 4-5 minutes, until the bacon jam is warmed through and the cheese is melted.
- Top with chopped walnuts and parsley if desired.
- I used a half baguette (160g) and got about 12 slices. A full baguette will likely get you about double, and that's what I've accounted for in the recipe. Feel free to make as much or as little as you want -- the bacon jam keeps well in the refrigerator and is great on sandwiches, pizza, or right off the spoon!The bacon jam can be made up to a week ahead, which reduces your prep at the time of your even.
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