Fig Jam with Prosciutto, Port, Blue Cheese Spread

Fig Jam with Prosciutto, Port, Blue Cheese Spread

Servings: 24 pieces

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup / fig jam
  • 2 ounces / prosciutto (6 slices)
  • 4 ounces / mild blue cheese thinly sliced or crumbled (1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup / port wine
  • 1/4 cup / balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons / chopped fresh rosemary
  • 3 Tablespoons / minced shallots
  • 1/4 teaspoon / salt
  • 24 thin slices / baguette (from 1 small loaf)
  • 2 Tablespoons / olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Slice shallots and sauté in butter until tender, then port wine, balsamic vinegar, rosemary and salt.
  2. Place the fig jam, prosciutto, blue cheese and shallot mixture a food processor and pulse 4 or 5 times to blend. The mixture will resemble a thick marmalade.
  3. For Crostini: Heat oven to 400° F. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides of the bread with the oil. Bake until just crisp, about 10 minutes.