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Crostini with Caramelized Onion and Fig Jam – The Ultimate Appetizer for Any Occasion

Learn how to make Crostini with Caramelized Onion and Fig Jam – a sweet, savory, and irresistible appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • For the Onion and Fig Jam:
  • 10 cupssliced sweet onions
  • 6figs, chopped
  • 3 tbspbutter
  • 4big sprigs thyme
  • 1/2 cupwhite wine
  • Balsamic reduction (quantity unspecified in the original ingredients)
  • For the Crostini:
  • 1skinny and long baguette, cut into¾inch thick slices on the bias
  • Olive oil (quantity unspecified in the original ingredients)
  • 2 tbspgarlic seasoning
  • Parmesan cheese, sprinkled
  • Rest of Ingredients:
  • 2heads of garlic
  • Olive oil for drizzling
  • Salt for sprinkling
  • 116oz round of brie
  • 78pieces of prosciutto
  • Thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Onion and Fig Jam:
  2. In a large pan, combine sliced onions, chopped figs, 2 tbsp butter, and thyme sprigs. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized and figs have broken down (about 15-20 minutes).
  3. Add another tablespoon of butter, balsamic reduction, and white wine. Continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes jammy. Remove from heat and cool. Can be stored in the fridge until ready to use.
  4. Make the Crostini:
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush baguette slices on both sides with a mix of olive oil and garlic seasoning. Place on a baking tray and bake until slightly browned, about 5-8 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  6. Prepare the Rest:
  7. Increase oven temperature to 400°F. Cut the top off each head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, wrap in foil, and roast in the oven until soft (about 30-35 minutes).
  8. In a skillet over medium heat, cook prosciutto until crisp but not brittle, about 1-2 minutes per side. Cut into crostini-sized pieces.
  9. Assemble the Crostini:
  10. Cut brie into long, thin strips, then into 2-inch pieces. Smear roasted garlic on each crostini slice, top with a piece of prosciutto, a slice of brie, and a generous tablespoon of onion and fig jam. Garnish with a thyme sprig.
  • Author: Chef mia