Crostini with Caramelized Onion Jam

Serve your family this wonderful appetizer! It is crostini that is topped with caramelized onion and cream cheese. ...MORE + LESS -

2 tbsp (30 mL) olive or vegetable oil

2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups/500 mL)

2 tsp (10 mL) garlic, finely chopped

1 tsp (5 mL) kosher (coarse) salt

2 tbsp (30 mL) packed brown sugar

1/4 cup (50 mL) red wine vinegar

1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken or vegetable broth

24 slices (1/4 inch/6 mm thick) baguette French bread

Cooking spray

1/4 cup (50 mL) cream cheese or chevre (goat) cheese, softened

1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh thyme or oregano leaves

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In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in onions and garlic; cook uncovered 10 minutes, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add salt, brown sugar, vinegar and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
3

Remove cover, increase heat to medium-high. Cook 2 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid is reduced and the mixture is the consistency of jam. Remove from heat; set aside.
4

Heat oven to 325ºF. Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet; spray lightly with cooking spray. Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until crispy.
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Place 1 teaspoon caramelized onions on each bread slice; top with 1 rounded teaspoon cream cheese. Sprinkle with herbs.