The Oink & Onion Marmalade Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices thick
• cut bacon, diced
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio)
• 4 ounces soft goat cheese (chèvre), softened
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Method

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 8 minutes
2. minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
4. Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet. Cook over medium
5. low heat for 20 minutes
6. minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden brown and caramelized.
7. Stir in the brown sugar and white wine. Cook for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
8. In a small bowl, mix the softened goat cheese with half of the chopped chives.
9. To assemble, spread a layer of the goat cheese mixture onto each toasted crostini.
10. Top the cheese with a spoonful of the caramelized onion mixture.
11. Sprinkle with the crisp bacon pieces and the remaining chives.
12. Finish with a delicate drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.