fig, caramelized onion & gorgonzola crostini

Name: Fig, Caramelized Onion & Gorgonzola Crostini
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## JAM; 1 cup(s) black mission figs; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice, fresh; 2 cup(s) water; 2 tablespoon(s) maple syrup; 1 dash(es) salt; ## ONIONS; 2 cup(s) sliced onions; 1 teaspoon(s) balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; ## REMAINING INGREDIENTS; 1/2 cup(s) (4 ounces) gorgonzola cheese. feta or any other soft pungent cheese can be substituded; 24 pound(s) diagonally cut french or ciabatta bread, toasted; 1 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh parsley

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Cheryl DeQuattro

Johnston, RI

Updated on Jul 31, 2013

A friend gave me this recipe about 10 years ago. I tweaked it a little. It's always a hit when I make it for special occasions and parties. I always double and sometimes triple the recipe depending on how many guests. Also, I make the fig jam ahead of time and sometimes caramelize the onions the day before. That's a real time saver.

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

JAM
1 cup black mission figs
1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
2 cups water
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 dash salt
ONIONS
2 cups sliced onions
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
REMAINING INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup (4 ounces) gorgonzola cheese. feta or any other soft pungent cheese can be substituded
24 pounds diagonally cut french or ciabatta bread, toasted
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

How To Make fig, caramelized onion & gorgonzola crostini

Step 1

To make jam, remove stems from figs and put in food processor along with the lemon juice and coarsely chop. Put the fig mixture, 2 cups of water, syrup and salt in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes or until thick. This can be done ahead of time or the day before. Cool completely.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, Add onions, vinegar, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove cover and cook 25 minutes more or until onions are golden brown stirring occasionally. While onions cook, add 1/2 cup of water a little at a time as needed to keep onions from sticking to the pan.
Step 3

Spread 1 teaspoon of Gorgonzola over each slice of toasted bread. Top each with 1 teaspoon of caramelized onions and 1 teaspoon of fig jam.
Step 4

Sprinkle each with the chopped parsley. Can be placed in a warm oven till ready to serve.
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