Crostini with apple, brie and quick bacon jam

Ingredients:

Jam:

• 1 Tbsp (15ml) olive oil blend
• 2 packets (200g each) streaky bacon, finely chopped + extra rashers for serving (optional)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• ½ Tbsp (7ml) smoked paprika
• 2 Tbsp (30ml) balsamic vinegar
• ⅓ cup (80ml) honey or sugar
• ⅓ cup (80ml) boiling water

• 2 small baguettes
• Butter, for toasting
• 2 blocks (100g each) brie cheese, cut into small chunks
• 1-2 Granny Smith apples, cut into matchsticks
• 1 packet (100g) rocket
• Milled pepper

Method

1. Heat oil in a pan and fry bacon over high heat until it starts to crisp.
2. Reduce heat, add onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and paprika, fry for a minute, then pour in vinegar to deglaze pan.
4. Stir in honey and water and simmer for 15 minutes until it has a jam-like consistency.
5. Slice baguettes into crostini portions, spread with butter and toast on both sides.
6. Top with a dollop of jam, some cheese, apple sticks and rocket.
7. Season with pepper and serve, with extra rashers of crispy bacon if you like.

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