Winter's Embrace Onion and Gruyère Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• •large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• •tbsp unsalted butter
• •tsp fresh thyme leaves
• •oz Gruyère cheese, shredded
• •1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• •tbsp brown sugar
• •Salt and black pepper to taste
• •Olive oil for brushing

Prep Steps

1. 1In a large skillet, melt butter over medium
2. 2low heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly for 30 minutes
3. 3minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and sweet. Stir in thyme and pepper.\n
4. 4While onions cook, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 8 minutes
5. 5minutes until golden and crisp.\n
6. 6In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat, cooking for 5 minutes
7. 7minutes until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.\n
8. 8Top each toasted crostini with a spoonful of caramelized onions, then sprinkle generously with shredded Gruyère cheese.\n
9. 9Return the crostini to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze before serving.