CRANBERRY TURKEY CROSTINI

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I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I made these Cranberry Turkey Crostini, but they're fantastic. The jalapenos balance out the other ingredients perfectly. If you don't have shaved turkey, shaved chicken works just as well. -Bridgetta Ealy, Pontiac, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 medium tangerine, peeled and seeded
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
1/4 teaspoon pepper
30 slices French bread (1/4 inch thick)
Cooking spray
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 pound shaved deli smoked turkey

Steps:

Place cranberries and tangerine in a food processor; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Set aside., In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and shallots to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally. Stir in the sugar, jalapenos, pepper and reserved cranberry mixture. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until chilled., Place bread on ungreased baking sheets; lightly spray bread on both sides with cooking spray. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Spread each slice with 1-1/2 teaspoons cream cheese; top with turkey and 1 tablespoon cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.