FIG, CARAMELIZED ONION & GORGONZOLA CROSTINI

Fig, Caramelized Onion & Gorgonzola Crostini image

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...

Provided by Cheryl DeQuattro

Categories Spreads

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

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

Steps:

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

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Andrea Aimable

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I loved the combination of flavors in these crostini. The figs, caramelized onions, and gorgonzola were a perfect match.

Dylan Johnson

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These crostini are so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.

Toni Brennan

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I'm always looking for new and interesting appetizers to serve at parties. These crostini are definitely going on my list.

Nosimilo Dlamini

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I made these crostini for a picnic and they were the perfect finger food. They were easy to eat and they didn't get soggy.

sideria loves

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These crostini are the perfect way to use up leftover figs. I had a few figs that were starting to go bad and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up.

SM SURUJ

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I've never made crostini before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm definitely going to make them again.

patricia germann

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I made these crostini for my book club meeting and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.

Sadeepa Nirmal

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These crostini are the perfect party appetizer. They're easy to make, delicious, and they always disappear quickly.

Ella-Louise Cross

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I'm not a big fan of figs, but I loved them in this dish. The caramelized onions and gorgonzola really balanced out the sweetness.

WTR YT

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These crostini are so easy to make, but they look and taste like they took hours to prepare. I'm definitely going to make them again.

Siddique Khatri

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I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for and it turned out great. I think any type of cheese that melts well would work in this dish.