Cranberry-Fig Goat Cheese Crostini
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.
YIELD: 2 dozen.
The blend of flavors in the crostini makes an absolutely scrumptious appetizer. —Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon honey
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CROSTINI:
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24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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CRANBERRY-FIG TOPPING:
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries
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1/3 cup coarsely chopped dried figs
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1/3 cup coarsely chopped unblanched almonds
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1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted Greek olives
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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CHEESE SPREAD:
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2 logs (4 ounces each) spreadable goat cheese
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1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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Dash freshly ground pepper
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Minced fresh mint
Directions
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1.
In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and honey. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
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2.
Lightly brush both sides of baguette slices with oil; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Set aside.
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3.
In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients; toss to coat. In another bowl, beat goat cheese, lemon zest and pepper until blended.
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4.
To serve, spread goat cheese mixture over toasts. Stir cranberry mixture; spoon over goat cheese. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with mint.
Nutrition Facts
1 crostini: 109 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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