Caramelized Onion-Tomato Jam Crostini with Brie : Appetizer Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 French baguette
- 2-3 tbs Finlandia salted butter melted
- 8 oz brie
Tomato Onion Jam
- 4 tbs Finlandia salted butter 3 at start, then one added later
- 3 large sweet onions
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 4 oz sundried tomatoes vacuum packed, not oil packed
Instructions
Preparing the Jam:
- Peel and slice the onions, then place them in a skillet with 3 tbs of Finlandia salted butter over medium heat. Stir frequently.
- While onions are cooking, chop the sun dried tomatoes into small pieces.
- Once the onions are softened and becoming translucent add the salt, thyme, sundried tomatoes and another tablespoon of butter.
- Continue to cook until the onions are browned and sticky. Frequent stirring is a must (especially to avoid burning the tomatoes). The burner may need to be turned down slightly to a low-medium setting. This can take from 40 minutes up to an hour.
Preparing the Crostini
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut the baguette into ½ inch thick slices. Lay them out on a large baking sheet (or sheets).
- Generously baste each side of the bread slices with the melted butter. Then bake until the bottom of each is a light golden brown. Remove baking sheet to counter.
- Flip each crostini toast over, then spread a little of the onion tomato jam on each and top with a slice of brie.
- Return the crostini to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and edges of bread are crisp and lightly browned.
- Plate and serve.