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Blackberry-Sweet Onion Jam Crostini

Blackberry-Sweet Onion Jam Crostini

Makes about 24
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1 pound fresh blackberries
  • ¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper divided
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • Toasted baguette sliced ¾ inch thick

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, and let drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
  2. Add onion to skillet; cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add blackberries, brown sugar, vinegar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Using a potato masher, mash blackberries. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 40 minutes. Spoon mixture into a bowl; let cool completely.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together ricotta, Parmesan, chives, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, and remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper. Spread about 2 teaspoons cheese mixture onto each baguette slice. Top with about 1 tablespoon blackberry mixture. Crumble bacon, and sprinkle over crostini. Sprinkle with additional pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.