Recipes: Cranberry Crostini

• Prep Time:25 minutes
• Cook Time:15 minutes
• Serves:10

 

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Here's a different way to enjoy the seasonal flavor of fresh cranberries! By the way, zesting is easy--check out our Kitchen Lingo video to learn more.

 

 

 

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You can use frozen cranberries if fresh aren't available.

Ingredients

1 baguette, cut on the bias into 1-inch slices
Olive oil, as needed
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
12 oz. fresh cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon sherry wine vinegar
1 orange, zested and juiced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon thyme, fresh, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons prepared orange marmalade
8 oz. goat cheese, softened

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F.
Place baguette slices on a baking sheet, generously brush with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake until lightly brown and crisp, about 15 minutes.
In a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, vinegar, red pepper flakes, thyme, marmalade and a pinch of salt.
Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat and continue cooking another 10 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
Let cool.
To assemble crostini: top each crostini with a smear of goat cheese and a dollop of cranberry marmalade.
Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and orange zest, if desired.

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