Cranberry Bacon Jam Crostini
Servings: 20
Calories: 274cal
These Cranberry Bacon Jam Crostini are a fun a holiday appetizer, loaded with sweet and smoky flavours!
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Ingredients
Cranberry Bacon Jam:
- 1 lb bacon (finely chopped)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ½ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- ½ cup cranberry juice
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brewed coffee (hot or cold)
Crostini:
- 1 baguette thinly sliced (you'll get about 20 slices)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 10 slices good quality cheese (cut in half) smoked cheddar, havarti, or gouda recommended
- toasted chopped walnuts, for garnish
- fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Cranberry Bacon Jam
- In a large saucepan, cook the bacon until nicely browned. Remove from pan, saving about 2 tablespoons bacon fat. (Drain the rest off)
- In remaining bacon fat, cook the onions over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and cook about a minute until fragrant.
- Add bacon back to the pan with the brown sugar, cranberry juice, cranberries, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and coffee.
- Cook over medium-low heat (a gentle bubble), for about 30 minutes until thickened and syrupy (there shouldn't be a lot of liquid remaining). Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired and set aside. (This can easily be made ahead and stored in the fridge, but you may need to warm it before spreading!)
Crostini:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400℉.
- Lightly butter one side of each bread slice, and place on baking sheet with the butter face down. Place pan in the oven for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom is lightly toasted. Flip bread slices and top with cheese. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of bacon jam on top of cheese and place in the oven for 4-5 minutes, until the bacon jam is warmed through and the cheese is melted.
- Top with chopped walnuts and parsley if desired.
Notes
Making ahead:
The bacon jam keeps well in the refrigerator and is great on sandwiches, pizza, or right off the spoon!
The bacon jam can be made up to a week ahead, which reduces your prep at the time of your even.
The bacon jam can be made up to a week ahead, which reduces your prep at the time of your even.
Nutrition
Calories: 274cal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 126mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 0.7mg