CROSTINI WITH GORGONZOLA, CARAMELIZED ONIONS, AND FIG JAM

Crostini With Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions, and Fig Jam image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dried black figs (about 6 ounces)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 dash salt
cooking spray
2 cups vertically sliced yellow onions
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water (optional)
1/2 cup gorgonzola, softened
1 loaf French baguette, toasted and sliced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave

Steps:

To prepare jam, remove stems from figs. Place figs and juice in a food processor; process until figs are coarsely chopped.
Place fig mixture, 2 cups water, syrup, and dash of salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until thick. Cool completely.
To prepare onions, heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
Add onion, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and cook 5 minutes. Uncover and cook 20 minutes or until onion is deep golden brown, stirring occasionally.
While onion cooks, add 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup at a time, to keep onion from sticking to pan.
Spread 1 teaspoon cheese over each baguette slice. Top each slice with about 1 teaspoon onion mixture and 1 teaspoon jam. Sprinkle evenly with thyme leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 402.8, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 9.2, Protein 5.6