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Cranberry Bacon Jam Crostini
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Cranberry Bacon Jam Crostini Recipe

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
Servings: 15
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 412
Ingredients Method Nutrition

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Coarsely chop or crumble cooked bacon; set aside.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Crostini
  9. Preheat oven to high broil.
  10. Place baguette slices in an even layer on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  11. Top with sliced cheese and a tablespoon of cranberry bacon jam.
  12. Place baking sheet in the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  13. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
  14. 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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