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Cranberry Bacon Jam Crostini

Cranberry Bacon Jam Crostini Recipe

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These Cranberry Bacon Jam Crostini are a flavor explosion waiting to happen, blending sweet, tangy, and smoky notes in every bite. Ready in just 37 minutes, this appetizer is a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is impressive to serve.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 15
Calories 412 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound bacon, thick sliced
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cranberry juice
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Crostini

  • 1 baguette, sliced
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, smoked and sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  • Cover a half baking sheet in foil and lay bacon in a single layer in the pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy.
  • Remove bacon from the oven and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease. Use another paper towel to blot the top of the bacon to absorb grease.
  • Coarsely chop or crumble cooked bacon; set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the baking sheet to a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cooked for 5-10 minutes, or until it begins turning golden brown.
  • Add salt, brown sugar and red wine vinegar and stir until combined. Add cooked bacon, cranberry juice, dried cranberries and season with salt and pepper, as desired.
  • Stir and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the jam thickens and turns brown in color. Store jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Crostini
  • Preheat oven to high broil.
  • Place baguette slices in an even layer on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Top with sliced cheese and a tablespoon of cranberry bacon jam.
  • Place baking sheet in the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 399mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 1mg
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