Apricot And Gorgonzola Bruschetta Food

CARAMELIZED APRICOT BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Caramelize apricots: Pour honey/maple syrup into a cast iron (or non stick pan), add apricots and saute for about 10 minutes, or until apricots are caramelized
• Slice bread: While the apricots cook, slice the bread into 1-inch thick slices, set aside
• Lemon ricotta: Mix ricotta, lemon juice and zest, honey and salt in a small bowl
• Assemble: Spread ricotta mixture over each slice of bread, add caramelized apricots, garnish with mint, thyme and chopped pistachios. Enjoy!

APRICOT BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine cubed apricots, red onion, arugula, basil and brie tossing to combine. Set aside until ready to serve.
• On a grill toast slices of bread loaf lightly coated in olive oil until charred on both sides. About 2 mins per side.
• To serve: pre-assembled seasoned with pepper and drizzled in reduced balsamic or de-constructed with bread on the side and reduced balsamic.
• optional: add a little lemon juice or dash of olive oil to the apricot mixture before serving.

BRUSCHETTA WITH PEPPERS AND GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and cook until soft, about 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the sugar and continue cooking for 2 more minutes. Stir in the capers and basil, and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Slice the baguette crosswise into 18 thin round slices. Brush the bread rounds lightly with olive oil on 1 side. Arrange them in rows, oil side up, on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and toast in the oven until lightly browned, about 7 to 10 minutes.
• Top each toast round with a teaspoonful of the pepper mixture. Place 2 small pieces of Gorgonzola on top. Return the toast to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes and warm through. Serve immediately.

APRICOT AND CHICKEN BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Slice the bread into 10 slices, each about 1/2-inch thick. Brush the bread slices with the olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until crisp and golden. Cool to room temperature.
• Spread each slice of the toasted bread with the apricot preserves then place a slice of the cheese on top. Arrange the sliced chicken on top of the cheese. Cut each piece of prosciutto in half and place on top of the chicken. Transfer the bruschetta to a serving platter. Drizzle with the extra-virgin olive oil and serve.

APRICOT DESSERT BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for until toasted, 4-6 minutes. Cool., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine apricots, nectar and lemon peel. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Strain and discard liquid., Combine cheese and preserves; spread over toasted bread. Top with apricot mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.

APRICOT AND GORGONZOLA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Set oven control to broil. Place bread slices on broiler pan or cookie sheet. Broil with tops 3 to 4 inches from heat 1 minute. Turn slices over; broil 1 minute longer.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix cheese, apricots and almonds. Top each slice of toasted bread with about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture. Broil 20 to 30 seconds or until cheese is soft. Drizzle with honey.

APRICOT AND CHICKEN BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
• Slice the bread into 10 slices, each about 1/2-inch thick.
• Brush the bread slices with the olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until crisp and golden.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Spread each slice of the toasted bread with the apricot preserves(already mixed with crushed red peppers) then place a slice of the cheese on top.
• Arrange the sliced chicken on top of the cheese.
• Cut each piece of prosciutto in half and place on top of the chicken.
• Transfer the bruschetta to a serving platter.
• Drizzle with the extra-virgin olive oil and serve at room temperature, that's what makes it so great! :).

BRUSCHETTA WITH GORGONZOLA AND PEACHES

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Brush both sides of the bread with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and lay on a baking sheet. Broil until lightly browned, about 1 minute a side. While the bread is still hot, gently rub both sides with the garlic. Spread the cheese evenly over each slice.
• Peel the peaches and split each in half vertically, gently twisting the halves in opposite directions to separate them from the pit. Lay each half cut side down and slice into 1/4-inch slices. Divide each half in half again and fan the slices over the cheese. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and rebroil until peaches are soft and hot, about 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

APRICOT-GORGONZOLA CRESCENT APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Spray large cookie sheet with CRISCO Original No-Stick Cooking Spray.
• If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; place on cookie sheet. Press dough into 13x9-inch rectangle. Firmly press perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; place on cookie sheet. Press dough into 13x9-inch rectangle.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave preserves and butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until butter is melted; stir until smooth. Spread preserves mixture evenly over dough. Top evenly with cheese and pecans. Sprinkle evenly with pepper.
• Bake 13 to 19 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Cut into 12 squares. Serve warm.