Manchego And Fresh Fig Chutney For Crostini Recipes

MANCHEGO & FRESH FIG CHUTNEY CROSTINI

Steps:

• Put the onion, sugar, spices, ginger, and vinegar in a pan and cook together slowly until onion is completely softened. Add the fig wedges and cook for another 5-10 minutes until the figs are just starting to break down. To serve, top the crostini with a little Manchego, some fig chutney and a couple of rocket sprigs.

CRUNCHY MANCHEGO FIG STRAWS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a 12-by-14-inch rectangle. With a short side facing you, cut the dough in half horizontally: To do this, measure 7 inches up the side, mark the dough and cut in half, using the mark as a guide.
• Evenly spread the fig jam over the bottom half of the dough, leaving a little room around the edges. Sprinkle 1 cup cheese over the jam. Top with the other half of the dough, pressing down lightly to adhere to the cheese and jam. With a pizza cutter, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips (about 24 strips).
• Twist each strip 4 or 5 times, then pinch the ends together to prevent unraveling while baking. Place the twists on the baking sheets. Beat the egg with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and brush onto the twists. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cheese.
• Bake the cheese straws until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before releasing from the parchment with an offset spatula. Let cool completely. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

MANCHEGO AND FRESH FIG CHUTNEY FOR CROSTINI

Steps:

• Put the onion, sugar, spices, ginger and vinegar in a pan and cook together slowly until the onion is completely softened. Add the fig wedges and cook for another 5 - 10 minutes until the figs are just starting to break down.
• Drizzle olive oil over the baguette slices and grill/broil until toasted.
• Serve chutney over baguette slices, top with shaved manchego and a few rocket leaves.

FIG AND SALAMI CROSTINI

Steps:

• For the crostini: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Brush the slices of baguette with the olive oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with the salt and bake until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the crostini to a wire rack to cool.
• For the topping: In a small saucepan, combine the honey, lemon zest, cinnamon and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the figs. Allow the figs to steep for 5 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the softened figs to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add the ricotta, salt and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Puree until light, fluffy and smooth.
• Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil and the chopped salami. Cook, stirring often, until the salami is golden brown and crispy. Drain well on a paper towel-lined plate.
• To assemble, spread some fig ricotta over each crostini. Top with a sprinkling of crispy salami and a few basil leaves if desired.

HAM, MANCHEGO, AND FIG TARTINES

Steps:

• Stir together butter and fig preserves. Spread mixture on baguette, then make open-face sandwiches with ham and cheese. Drizzle with oil and season with pepper.

FRESH FIG CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients in a pan and bring to a gentle simmer for 1 hr, uncovered, stirring occasionally until it gets sticky and jammy. Spoon into a clean Kilner jar. That's it. You're done.

MANCHEGO AND SERRANO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Saute garlic in olive oil until lightly browned. Discard garlic if you like.
• Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush slices with olive oil.
• Assemble crostini, with ham first then cheese. Cook under broiler until until cheese is melted and ham is warm. Watch carefully!
• Serve.

CRANBERRY-FIG GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and honey. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool., Lightly brush both sides of baguette slices with oil; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Set aside., In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients; toss to coat. In another bowl, beat goat cheese, lemon zest and pepper until blended., To serve, spread goat cheese mixture over toasts. Stir cranberry mixture; spoon over goat cheese. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with mint.