Crostini with Caramelized Onion Jam

By Margannl

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
• 2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 24 slices (1/4 inch thick) baguette French bread
• Cooking spray
• 1/4 cup cream cheese or chèvre (goat) cheese, softened (2 oz)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or oregano leaves

Details

Servings 1
Cooking time 75mins
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1
In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in onions and garlic; cook uncovered 10 minutes, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes.

2
Add salt, brown sugar, vinegar and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

3
Remove cover, increase heat to medium-high. Cook 2 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid is reduced and the mixture is the consistency of jam. Remove from heat; set aside.

4
Heat oven to 325°F. Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet; spray lightly with cooking spray. Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until crispy.

5
Place 1 teaspoon caramelized onions on each bread slice; top with 1 rounded teaspoon cream cheese. Sprinkle with herbs.