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APPETIZER
FINGER FOODS:
Crostini with Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions and Fig Jam
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Crostini
with Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions and Fig Jam |
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Wonderful fall
appetizer
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JAM: |
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1
cup |
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dried Black Mission figs (about 6
ounces) |
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1
tsp |
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fresh lemon juice |
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2
cups |
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water |
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2
Tbs |
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maple syrup |
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dash
of |
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salt
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ONIONS: |
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2
cups |
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vertically sliced yellow onion |
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1
tsp |
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balsamic vinegar |
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½
tsp |
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chopped fresh thyme |
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¼
tsp |
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salt |
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½
cup |
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water (optional)
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REMAINING INGRED. |
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½
cup |
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(4
ounces) Gorgonzola cheese, softened |
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24
1-inch-thick |
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slices diagonally cut French bread
baguette, toasted (about 12 ounces) |
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1
tsp |
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fresh thyme leaves |
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Prepare jam:
Remove stems from figs. Place figs and juice in
a food processor; process until figs are
coarsely chopped. Place fig mixture, 2 cups of
water, syrup and dash of salt in a medium
saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and
simmer 25 minutes or until thick. Cool
completely. |
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To prepare
onions: Heat a large nonstick skillet coated
with cooking spray over medium heat. Add onion,
vinegar, ½ tsp. thyme, and ¼ tsp. salt; cover
and cook 5 minutes. Uncover and cook 20 minutes
or until onion is deep golden brown, stirring
occasionally. While onion cooks, add ½ cup
water, ¼ cup at a time, to keep onion from
sticking to pan. |
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To assemble:
Spread 1 tsp. cheese over each baguette slice.
Top each slice with about 1 tsp. onion mixture
and 1 tsp. jam. Sprinkle evenly with thyme
leaves. |
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Servings: 12 |
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Yield: 24
crostini |
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Nutrition Facts |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories |
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169.32 |
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Calories From Fat (21%) |
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34.81 |
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% Daily Value |
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Total Fat
4.11g |
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6% |
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Saturated Fat 2.25g |
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11% |
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Cholesterol
8.44mg |
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3% |
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Sodium
383.74mg |
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16% |
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Potassium
165.83mg |
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5% |
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Carbohydrates
29.27g |
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10% |
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Dietary Fiber 2.54g |
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10% |
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Sugar 9.16g |
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Sugar Alcohols 0.00g |
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Net Carbohydrates
26.73g |
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Protein
5.41g |
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11% |
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WW Points 3 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Also good using
fresh figs. |
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*Feta may be
substituted for gorgonzola. |
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Recipe Source |
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Cooking Light |
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Ratings:
****Restaurant
Quality!- would
make it again. "I made these for a Christmas cocktail
party and they were delicious. I was able to find fig jam in a
jar, so I opted to use that instead of making my own. I melted it
a bit in the microwave so it was of a drizzle consistency."
-San Diego, CA
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