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Swiss Cherry Bruschetta Recipe

This recipe is a spin-off a cherry chicken main dish my husband adores. The combination of sweet, tart and salty flavors provides a contrast that's hard to resist. —Shelley Platten, Amherst, Wisconsin

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Swiss Cherry Bruschetta Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

25 5 30

Ingredients

2 large onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2-1/2 cups pitted dark sweet cherries, coarsely chopped
16 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick), lightly toasted
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the vinegar, brown sugar and garlic salt; reduce heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until onions are caramelized. Stir in the cherries; cook 5 minutes longer or until sauce is syrupy.
Place toasted bread on a baking sheet; spoon cherry mixture evenly over toast. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 115 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 154 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Swiss Cherry Bruschetta in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2003, p36

Chopping Onions

I’ve found that the best way to chop onions with no tears is to place the cutting board on top of the stove and turn the vent fan on high. —Gloria D., Courtenay, British Columbia